March 29, 2024

Native leader says judge should have sent Robinson to jail

At least one First Nations elder is accusing the judge in the Monty Robinson case of misusing an aboriginal legal provision, after the former RCMP officer was sentenced to no jail time for obstructing justice. Grand Chief Stewart Philip says some blame goes to Robinson's lawyer as well. "The intent of Gladue was not to provide a legal loophole for … [Read more...]

BREAKING: No jail time for Monty Robinson

No jail time for Monty Robinson. The disgraced former Mountie has been handed a 12 month conditional sentence... which includes one month house arrest. In sentencing, Justice Janice Dillon says incarcerating him would require protective custody, and she believes the principles of deterrence and denunciation can be adhered to by giving him strict … [Read more...]

Corporal Robinson collects paycheck despite conviction

 BC’s  top mountie wants him fired, but Corporal Montie Robinson is still collecting a paycheck. Deputy commissioner Craig Callens says it’s extremely frustrating that the senior officer who obstructed justice in the death of Orion Hutchinson hasn't been dealt with. Robinson rushed home after the deadly crash and took two … [Read more...]

BREAKING NEWS: Monty Robinson guilty

RCMP Corporal Monty Robinson has been found guilty of obstruction of justice. He was charged with obstruction of justice in connection with a crash that killed a young motorcyclist in Delta in 2008. He was off-duty, when his jeep collided with a motorcycle, killing  21-year old Orion Hutchinson. The crown claims Robinson walked his kids home … [Read more...]

Casting News: Follower, Oldboy, Robinson

The Follower Katherine Heigl is in talks to topline and produce "The Follower" for Millennium Films. Tony Giglio's script is described as a thriller but no plot details are forthcoming. Nancy Heigl will also produce. [Source: Variety] Oldboy Colin Firth has turned down the role of the villain in Spike Lee's upcoming "Oldboy" remake. [Source: … [Read more...]