More guilty pleas from accused Stanley Cup rioters, but it doesn't look like they'll learn their fate any time soon. Nineteen-year-old Rag Gue Kim of Kelowna has entered guilty pleas to participating in a riot, mischief over $ 5,000 and arson, but he won't be sentenced until next year. Neither will 19-year-old Burnaby resident Johnny Chou, who has … [Read more...]
Guilty pleas for post-riot conduct
June 20, 2012 by
A Surrey man has entered guilty pleas, in connection to crimes that took place just after last year's Stanley Cup riot. Duncan Yee is one of the few people who took part in last year's post-Canucks loss mayhem, but isn't considered a rioter. The 20-year-old was never charged with participating in a riot. But the Surrey man has now entered guilty … [Read more...]
Another accused rioter pleads guilty
June 18, 2012 by
Another guilty plea from an accused Stanley Cup rioter.18-year old Eric Hodson of surrey pleaded guilty on Friday - one year after he's accused of taking part in the riot - and mischief.He won't make another court apperance until late September at the earliest.A total of 301 charges have now been approved against 114 suspected rioters - with only a … [Read more...]
Guilty plea, guilty verdict in two Metro Vancouver homicides
June 13, 2012 by
The boyfriend of a 40-year-old woman whose body was found dumped in a North Vancouver park last year has pleaded guilty in her death. Jennifer Ferguson of Surrey was reported missing on Jan. 22, 2011. Four days later, her body was found wrapped in plastic in Lynn Valley's Kirkstone Park. Homicide investigators later determined she had been killed … [Read more...]
Businessman known for “Women are slaves” rant pleads guilty
June 7, 2012 by
A Surrey businessman caught on tape for a shocking, sexist tirade has entered a guilty plea in court. Rajend chetty is best known for launching a verbal attack on the sister of an employee he was accused of not paying. The janitorial company owner was accused of using Craigslist to lure vulnerable people into working for him, and then withholding … [Read more...]
Another riot guilty plea
June 1, 2012 by
Another guilty plea from a Stanley Cup rioter. 21-year-old Timothy Lau has admitted his role in last year's riot. The Comox man has entered guilty pleas to nine different charges -- including participating in a riot, two for break and enter, and six counts of mischief. Lau will be back in court in august for a pre-sentencing report. Two weeks shy … [Read more...]
Another guilty plea in Stanley Cup riot
May 31, 2012 by
A 17-year-old girl from Surrey has pleaded guilty to her role in the Stanley Cup riot. The teen, who cannot be named because of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was originally charged with participating in a riot and break and enter. She will be back in court in september for a pre-sentencing report. So far 14 people have pleaded guilty for their … [Read more...]
Driver involved in deadly crash to plead guilty to lesser charge
May 28, 2012 by
The driver of a flatbed truck that killed a toddler in Vancouver nearly three years ago will plead guilty to a lesser charge next week. William Mah was initially charged with dangerous driving causing death. When he returns to Provincial court June 8th, he's going to plead guilty to driving without due care and attention, involving the August 2009 … [Read more...]
More guilty pleas from Stanley Cup rioters
May 24, 2012 by
Two teenagers have admitted their role in last June's Stanley Cup riot. One is a 17-year-old from Burnaby originally charged with participating in a riot and break and enter. The other is a 17-year-old from North Vancouver, who has pleaded guilty to to participating in a riot and mischief. Neither can be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice … [Read more...]
Guilty gangsters face prison time
May 17, 2012 by
Three Vancouver men have been found guilty on charges of transferring or possessing illegal firearms, part of Vancouver Police crackdown on gang activity on the South Slope. Bob Sanghera and his cousin Navdip Sanghera have been found guilty on three counts of possessing prohibited firearms in relation to an incident in November 2008. Police pulled … [Read more...]
