Calgary Transit Attacker Gets 4 Years

A Calgary Transit driver narrowly escaped death in a brutal May assault, prompting a landmark sentencing: 20-year-old Curtis Baker Spence got four years for robbery and failing to comply with court orders, plus a decade-long weapon ban and lifetime firearm prohibition. His brother Darryl Flett pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and breach of release, with sentencing pending. The attack, captured on video, involved a collapsible baton and left the driver with life-threatening injuries. Prosecutors cited Spence’s violent history, while transit unions and city officials celebrated a new legal standard—making assaults on transit workers aggravated crimes—to honor the vital, often isolated, work these heroes do. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/628568032fc04250