It looks as if the man who pleaded guilty to killing a Delta teen two years ago will have to wait a little longer to learn his fate. The sentencing hearing for the man who admits he killed 15 year old Laura Szendrei at Mackie Park in September 2010 will take place in Surrey Provincial Court, but likely not as scheduled on Monday. The crown says it … [Read more...]
Sentencing hearing underway in drunk driving case
December 17, 2012 by
A sentencing hearing is underway in Surrey for the drunk driver who caused the death of 22-year-old softball player Kassandra Kaulius. Family members and friends are wiping away tears as Crown counsel describes what happened on May 3, 2011. He says Natasha Warren left her house in a white van after drinking, and crashed into Kaulius' red BMW at 152 … [Read more...]
GRAPHIC CONTENT: Sentencing in Whistler sled dog massacre
November 22, 2012 by
Tears and gasps of horror at the sentencing in the case of the Whistler sled dog massacre today. The crown lawyer, her own hands shaking at times, laid out a story of declining revenues leading to the killings of the sled dogs at the Whistler tourism company. Bob Fawcett, who has pleaded guilty to charges, sat motionless as the crown … [Read more...]
Bill Lee sentencing delayed
October 27, 2012 by
Sentencing's been delayed in the case of Bill Lee. The former Surrey resident has been convicted of sex crimes involving two children in Toronto in the 1970s. He was scheduled to be sentenced Friday in Ontario Superior Court, but for unexplained reasons, his case has been adjourned to mid December. Here in B.C., Lee was a highly respected … [Read more...]
Delay in sentencing for Stanley Cup rioter
August 9, 2012 by
We'll have to wait until next month to find out if one of the instigators of last year's Stanley Cup riot will spend any time in jail. Provincial Court judge Karen Walker has delayed the sentence hearing for Alexander Peepre. She says she needs more time to put together her findings. The crown wants peepre to spend up to nine months in … [Read more...]
Family of toddler killed by truck speaks out ahead of driver’s sentencing
June 7, 2012 by
A day before the driver of a truck that killed their daughter is sentenced, the two-year old girl's family is speaking out against the deal keeping him from having a criminal record. William Mah will plead guilty to a lesser charge Friday. Aoi Kazama was killed in August of 2009 when Mah's truck hit her and her mother as they were crossing a … [Read more...]
Sentencing for Stanley Cup rioter goes Thursday
February 14, 2012 by
No sentencing today for the first person to plead guilty in connection with the Stanley Cup riot. Judge Malcolm MacLean has put over the sentencing hearing for Ryan Dickinson until Thursday afternoon, so he can go over submissions from the defence. The crown says is calling for a sentence of 15 to 18 months. But the defence says … [Read more...]
Another delay in sentencing for Michael Berry
January 26, 2012 by
A former Capilano College instructor and acting coach who sexually abused five girls decades ago was wheeled into BC Supreme Court today, for what should have been his sentencing... But 73-year-old Michael Berry has -- once again -- delayed court proceedings. It comes after Berry was diagnosed just days ago with Esophageal Cancer. … [Read more...]
Bus driver reflects on beating ahead of attacker’s sentencing
November 28, 2011 by
Saying a strong message must be sent to ensure the safety of bus drivers, the victim of a severe beating is hoping his attacker spends close to two years in jail. "Totally changed my life. Totally affect my wife and children's life. To turn my life totally upside down and take me away from something I enjoy doing and that is performing my duties as … [Read more...]
