The provincial government is backing down, in its bid to broadcast every Stanley Cup riot related court case. In a written statement released this evening, Attorney General Shirley Bond says the province is taking a step back to ensure that ongoing trials are not delayed. Bond says the province has two goals, timely justice and greater … [Read more...]
UPDATED: The BC government has suddenly backed down on a promise to broadcast riot trials.
February 13, 2012 by
A provincial court judge has closed the door to camera’s in his riot court.
February 10, 2012 by
A provincial court judge tasked with being the first to decide whether the sentencing of a Stanley Cup rioter should be broadcasted has indicated, he's going to say no. Judge Malcolm Maclean spent nearly three hours hearing arguments before announcing he needs more time to make an "Informed decision." He's not willing to postpone … [Read more...]
VPD pushes for more Stanley Cup riot charges
January 17, 2012 by
Vancouver police have recommended another 63 charges against 20 suspected Stanley Cup rioters. Insp. Les Yeo, of the Integrated Riot Investigation Team (IRIT), announced the third round of recommendations Tuesday, bringing it to a total of 278 recommended charges against 100 suspected rioters. “If you have thought we have given up, we have not,” … [Read more...]
More Stanley Cup riot charges laid
January 17, 2012 by
Only thirty people have actually been charged in connection with June's Stanley Cup riot. But that's not stopping the Vancouver Police from forwarding more files to crown. The V-P-D has added another 63 criminal charges against 20 suspected rioters, to the pile of files the crown is reviewing. In all, sending crown 278 charges against 100 … [Read more...]
Two more riot suspects charged
December 7, 2011 by
The crown has approved charges against two more people accused of being involved in June's Stanley Cup riot. 19-year-old John Sawicki from Surrey is facing charges of mischief, two counts of arson, and participating in a riot. 20-year-old Ryan Dickinson from Coquitlam is facing a charge of mischief, participating in a riot, and two counts of … [Read more...]
Riot charges approved against 25 suspects
November 30, 2011 by
Crown prosecutors have approved 61 charges against 25 suspected Stanley Cup rioters, Vancouver police announced Wednesday. Integrated Riot Investigation Team Insp. Les Yeo said in a media release that the first approved charges represent just the beginning. “We will continue to work closely with the special prosecution team as even more charges … [Read more...]
VPD blames 60 after riot probe
November 1, 2011 by
Nearly five months after mayhem tore through the streets of Vancouver, the VPD has announced the first 163 charges recommended against 60 people who allegedly took part in the Stanley Cup riot. “This is just the beginning,” police chief Jim Chu said yesterday, adding some of the recommended charges include mischief, break-and-enter and … [Read more...]
Province will help pay for riot, but not “Occupy”
October 20, 2011 by
BC's top cop says the province is helping to foot the bill for the Vancouver Police Department's Stanley Cup Riot investigation. But Shirley Bond says the city is on its own for policing the "Occupy" protest. Bond says the government is not a bottomless pit when it comes to resources. Bond says the province has contributed significant … [Read more...]
Mayor says don’t blame the media for Stanley Cup riot
September 26, 2011 by
The only people to blame for the Stanley Cup riot were the rioters themselves. not the media or anyone else. That from Vancouver's Mayor today after a letter from his police department suggesting the media was partly responsible. Robertson says the rioters are too blame and everyone is throwing blame around that is … [Read more...]
NDP critic criticizes the Premier over the Stanley Cup Riot
September 26, 2011 by
The NDP are trying to drag the Premier back into the Stanley CUP Riot story as they accuse her of saying one thing and doing another. Solicitor General Critic Kathy Corrigan says over 100 days later and still no charges for any suspected rioter has her concerned. Corrigan says the Premier didn't step up to help with policing costs … [Read more...]
