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How many months was Nykänen sentenced to prison following a stabbing incident in 2004?

  • 26 months

  • 30 months

  • 24 months

  • 18 months

Answer

The Finnish ski jumper Matti Nykänen was sentenced to 26 months in prison for aggravated assault in 2004. The incident occurred in Helsinki when Nykänen stabbed a man in the leg during a fight outside a restaurant. Nykänen had a history of alcohol-related problems and run-ins with the law.
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