A girl who pushed her friend from the 18-meter bridge was sentenced to 2 prison days

The girl who pleaded guilty to having pushed her friend from the 60-foot (18) bridge in Washington DC was sentenced to two days in prison.

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19-year-old Taylor Smith was also sentenced to 38 labor days after she pleaded guilty to creating a threat to the health and life of another person through negligence earlier this month, writes NBC News.

In August 2018 years girl pushed 17-year-old Jordan Holgerson off the bridge in Moulton Falls Park. Video of the incident, filmed on a mobile phone of one of those present, became viral.

Smith must also pay a fine of 300 dollars and not enter into any contact with Holgerson for two years.

As a result of the fall, the victim received fractures of six ribs and punctures of the lungs.

Clarke County (Washington) District Court Judge Darwin Zimmerman said that given the severity of the injuries, the defendant must spend "some time" in prison.

Before sentencing, the judge heard statements by Holgerson, her mother and defendant. The victim was so excited that her lawyer was forced to read a statement for her.

“This nightmare started for me when I was falling, I was really scared. When they pulled me out of the water, I thought I was going to die because I couldn't breathe. I saw how my body quickly changed color,” the victim said in a statement.

Her mother, Jenel Holgerson, told the judge that, in her opinion, Smith acted deliberately and should serve as many days in prison as her daughter spent in the hospital after the incident, for a total of three days.

“After Taylor pushed her, she did not rush to find out if Jordan was okay, she simply left the scene. She didn't show up at the hospital to check on Jordan. She didn't come over to our house to see if she was okay or otherwise act as a friend,” Jenelle Holgerson said.

Initially, Smith did not plead guilty, but changed her decision last month, after she was offered a deal with prosecutors. At the trial on the basis of the transaction, the prosecution recommended not to imprison the girl. Instead, prosecutors offered 60 days of house arrest, 30 days of labor service and 30 days of community service.

Smith in court apologized to Holgerson, saying that during that time she had changed as a person and learned to think before she acted.

“I would like to sincerely apologize to Jordan Holgerson and her family and friends for the pain and humiliation I caused through my thoughtless actions last summer,” Smith said with tears in her eyes.

“Although it may appear that my intention was to cause harm and that I decided to move on without incurring any punishment, this is not true. I have been thinking about Jordan constantly since the incident,” the defendant added.

After the verdict was announced, Smith was taken away from the courtroom in handcuffs.

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