April 17, 2024

Oppal refused manslaughter deal from accused wife-killer

New details today in the case of a Surrey man who murdered his pregnant wife. Then-Attorney General Wally Oppal made the case go in a different direction than planned. Muhktiar Panghali originally faced second-degree murder in his wife's death in 2007. In documents released today, the Criminal Justice Branch says it later decided to instead accept … [Read more...]

Wife-killer sentenced to life in prison

Life in prison with no chance of freedom for 14 years. That's the sentence for a Coquitlam man who murdered the mother of his two sons last year. James Mou has been sentenced following a two-day hearing in New Westminster's BC Supreme Court. Earlier this week, the 36 year old, originally charged with first degree murder, pleaded guilty to the … [Read more...]