PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Two men are going to prison for helping murder suspect Braidy Vermette escape custody in Prince Albert, Sask. Wade Halkett and Richard Favel pleaded guilty to charges including assault with a weapon, use of a firearm in commission of a crime and disguise with intent.
Halkett was sentenced to five years less 45 days and Favel to seven years.
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The men ambushed two correctional officers in March who were escorting Vermette to a medical appointment.
Court heard that Halkett and Favel were told they could quit a gang if they helped free Vermette.
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Vermette, who is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Troy Napope, was later recaptured.