Albany Restaurant Co-Owner in Coma: Suspect Declines 20-Year Plea Agreement
Lucas Healey, a 42-year-old man, appeared in Albany County Court on Friday, August 16, and rejected a plea deal that would have sentenced him to 20 years in prison. The deal involved pleading guilty to felony first-degree assault.
Healey is accused of a serious assault that left a co-owner of Shogun Restaurant in Albany in a coma. The incident occurred on May 29 when Healey allegedly dined at the restaurant on Madison Avenue and left without paying his bill. Surveillance video captured him leaving the establishment, which led to an altercation.
The restaurant employee who confronted Healey was attacked, and the co-owner suffered severe injuries, resulting in a lengthy coma. Healey’s decision to reject the plea deal means he will face trial for his actions.
The case has drawn significant attention due to the severity of the assault and its impact on the restaurant’s staff and the local community.
As the legal process continues, both sides will prepare for a courtroom battle, with the prosecution seeking justice for the injured restaurant co-owner and Healey defending himself against the serious charges.