An enraging video has surfaced online, which shows Carson Briere, an ice hockey player, pushing a woman’s wheelchair down the stairs. For the unversed, Carson is the son of Daniel Briere, one of the most well known and talented hockey player Daniel Briere. It was supposed to be just another night out at the pub for Mercyhurst hockey player Carson Briere and lacrosse senior Patrick Carrozzi, but their actions that night would soon land them in hot water.
Earlier, on March 11, the two student-athletes were caught on surveillance video at Sullivan’s Pub and Eatery in Erie, pushing a wheelchair owned by double amputee Sydney Benes down a set of stairs. The video quickly went viral on social media, sparking outrage and disbelief.
Briere and Carrozzi were charged with criminal mischief, criminal conspiracy to commit mischief, and disorderly conduct by the Erie police. According to the police report, Briere, 23, and Carrozzi posed a potential danger to anyone coming up the stairs, while also creating a hazardous condition by blocking the staircase.
Benes, who said the chair was purchased a year ago for $2,000, was understandably upset. A GoFundMe campaign to help her fix her chair quickly raised over $8,000, though she insisted she didn’t want to keep a cent of it.
The Facts of the Matter
Sports stars are looked up to by millions of people around the world, and their actions, whether on or off the field, have a significant impact on the society. While some use their position to inspire and make a positive difference, others let their success get to their head and indulge in reckless behavior.
Case in point – Carson Briere and Patrick Carrozzi, two well known athletes who were recently caught on CCTV pushing a woman’s wheel chairs down the stairs, damaging it, and sparking outrage on social media.
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What Does the Video Show?
Posted by Twitter user Julia Zukowski on Mar. 14, the video shows Mercyhurst hockey player Carson Briere and another man, seemingly enjoying a night out. But things take a sinister turn when Briere decides to use an empty wheelchair for his own amusement. After briefly sitting on it, he pushes it towards the top of the stairs and then callously watches it tumble down the entire flight.
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I usually don’t post anything serious on my twitter but something happened Saturday night and just can’t stomach the thought of this kid getting away with it. In the video below is a @MercyhurstU student and is currently on the @HurstMensHockey team. Carson Briere. pic.twitter.com/kWWlEYEc7V
— julia (@juliazukowski) March 14, 2023
Upset Wheelchair Owner Opens Up
The wheelchair belonged to Sydney Benes, who lost both of her legs in a car accident. She was reportedly using the restroom following which she discovered her wheelchair had been thrown at the bottom of the stairs.
“All that kept going through my mind was: “God I hope this was an accident, I really hope somebody just accidentally bumped it down the stairs somehow,” she was quoted saying. “They were laughing about it. It was really hurtful and disrespectful and just kind of heartbreaking. Carson was told to come apologize to me and the apology was quite insincere,” an understandably upset Benes said.
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Carson Briere Charged
According to reports, Carson Briere has been charged with criminal mischief, criminal conspiracy to commit mischief, and disorderly conduct.
According to Erie County (Pennsylvania) court records, all the charges are misdemeanors, with potential consequences that could result in a fine of up to $5,000 and a prison sentence of up to two years if found guilty of second-degree misdemeanor charges.
In the case of disorderly conduct, which is a summary offense, a maximum prison sentence of 90 days and a $300 fine could be imposed if convicted.
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