Bassel Saad , more than 8 years , pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter last month . He admitted to striking referee and father-of-two John Bieniewicz , 44 , because he was being ejected from game in June . He will be eligible for parole in 8 years , faces a maximum of 15 . In court Bieniewicz widow she wanted to serve Saad 'with the red card that he was entitled to ' She previously told reporters she hoped Saad never 'sees the light of day ' and that she believed her husband 's life was worth 36 .
Bassel Saad , 36 , pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter last month . He admitted to striking referee and father-of-two John Bieniewicz , 44 , because he was being ejected from game in June . He will be eligible for parole in 8 years , faces a maximum of 15 . In court Bieniewicz widow she wanted to serve Saad 'with the red card that he was entitled to ' She previously told reporters she hoped Saad never 'sees the light of day ' and that she believed her husband 's life was worth more than 8 years .