A Polish court sentenced Eryk W. to 17 years in prison for the death of a 22-year-old man in Lublin. The court found that Eryk W. acted in self-defense during an altercation, but exceeded the legal boundaries of justifiable force, resulting in manslaughter. The incident stemmed from a dispute over a woman. While acknowledging self-defense, the court determined the response was disproportionate to the threat. The sentence is subject to appeal. Eryk W. will be eligible for conditional release after serving 12 years. The ruling delivers a measure of closure in a case marked by tragic circumstances.