A St. Catharines Man is now facing second degree murder charges.
It all stems from an incident back on November 2nd of 2025.
54-year-old Jack Legault was injured in an assault near Queenston Street and Eastchester Avenue.
He was taken to an out-of-town hospital with serious injuries.
36-year-old Richard Taylor was originally arrested and charged with assault causing bodily harm.
On December 15 Legault died as a result of the injuries.
At a court appearance yesterday the charges against Taylor were upgraded to second degree murder.
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