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Notorious gangster Nick Chan walks free from Calgary court after murder charge stayed

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WATCH: Notorious Calgary gang leader Nick Chan is free after charges against him were stayed, including one count of first-degree murder. Nancy Hixt reports – Apr 17, 2018

Notorious Calgary gang leader Nick (Nicholas) Chan is a free man.

He was scheduled to stand trial in front of a jury this week. Instead, Justice Paul Jeffrey stayed three charges, including one count of first-degree murder.

The Queen’s Bench justice stated Chan was not tried within a reasonable amount of time.

The jury was briefly brought into court, thanked for their time and dismissed.

Nick Chan seen outside Calgary court on April 17, 2018. Global News

Chan was accused of the first-degree murder of Kevin Anaya and conspiring to murder Kevin Bontogon.

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He was also charged with directing a criminal organization.

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Chan has been released from custody.

In March 2016, Chan was acquitted of first-degree murder in connection with the Bolsa triple-murders.

The charges for both cases were the result of a massive police operation called “Desino” in which several immunity deals were made with gang members in exchange for testimony against their former fellow gang members.

A publication ban prevents media from reporting further details related to the case.

The Calgary Police Service released a statement Tuesday, stating the service is waiting to review the judge’s written decision.

CPS said the service won’t comment further to “allow the judicial process to remain unprejudiced.”

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