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Data released by the B.C. Prosecution Service shows in spite of Crown prosecutors asking for detention at bail hearings, the majority of suspects are released from custody. But as Kristen Robinson reports, B.C.’s attorney general hopes new reforms implemented by the feds will change that.

Nearly one year after a Sikh international student was attacked by a group of people at a Kelowna bus stop, BC Prosecution Service confirmed no charges are being laid in this case. As Victoria Femia reports, friends of the victim are calling the decision disappointing – given how violent the crime was.

B.C.’s Prosecution Service is not pursuing charges against a man accused of defacing a Chinatown mural. The incident took place two years ago and was caught on video. But despite the evidence, it was unlikely to attain a conviction. Kristen Robinson explains.

The B.C. Prosecution Service says no charges will be laid in relation to last year’s deadly Christmas Eve bus crash on the Okanagan Connector. Four people died and dozens of others were injured. As Troy Charles reports, some of the victims are now frustrated over that charging decision.

A follow to a Global BC story about Project Barcode — a Vancouver police crackdown on shoplifitng. It netted 217 arrests and resulted in 278 charges recommended for approval. But B.C. Prosecution Service says it only received 143 files, with 83 per cent resulting in charges. Kristen Robinson reports.

A woman accused of stabbing a man to death in Vancouver will be going on trial. The B.C. Prosecution Service confirms Lindsay Scott will go on trial for the death of Justin Mohrman in July 2022.

More than two years after an innocent man was bitten by police dog in Surrey, the province’s police watchdog says it’s possible a criminal offence took place. The Independent Investigations Office has submitted its report for consideration of charges to the BC Prosecution Service, it said Tues. July 4, 2023.

B.C’s police watchdog says the prosecution service should consider charges in a case of mistake identity that left an off-duty police officer with serious injuries. Catherine Urquhart reports.

The B.C. Prosecution Service has withdrawn contempt charges against 11 old-growth logging protesters accused of breaching a court injunction at fairy creek

In the Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, edition of Focus BC, host Richard Zussman speaks with Sxwíxwtn about Squamish Nation education reclamation and Attorney General Niki Sharma about the B.C. Prosecution Service recruiting to address violent repeat offenders.

Canadian airport and airline executives were grilled over their failures during and after a major winter storm. A hiring blitz in the B.C. prosecution service to keep offenders behind bars for longer. And the province announces $ 500 million to preserve rental housing stock.

With many business owners and operators fed up with crime, Doug LePard says the BC Crown Prosecution Service has pushed back over keeping repeat offenders in custody, including those who continually breach bail conditions. As Kristen Robinson reports, LePard’s comments come after he co-authored B.C.’s report on repeat offending and random violence.

Kelowna RCMP Supt. Kara Triance said there is a massive backlog of criminal files that has been forwarded to the BC Prosecution Service for charge approvals.

The B.C. Prosecution Service says Constable Randeep Randhawa has been charged with dangerous driving causing bodily harm. He was driving an unmarked vehicle when he collided with another car on November 4th, 2020 – near 128th Street and 93rd Avenue.

The BC Prosecution Service is re-assessing an aggravated assault charge laid against an Okanagan man after the death of his common-law wife. Shelby Thom spoke with neighbours and friends of the pair in Osoyoos on Tuesday, who say they are shocked and saddened by the allegations.

With many business owners and operators fed up with crime, Doug LePard says the BC Crown Prosecution Service has pushed back over keeping repeat offenders in custody, including those who continually breach bail conditions. As Kristen Robinson reports, LePard’s comments come after he co-authored B.C.’s report on repeat offending and random violence.

Integrated Homicide Investigation Team spokesperson Supt. Mandeep Mooker provides an update Wed. July 27, 2022, on the investigation into the shooting death of Ripudaman Singh Malik. The BC Prosecution Service has approved first-degree murder charges against two men.

After a multi-year investigation and review, the B.C. Prosecution Service says no charges will be laid in the death of Myles Gray. In August of 2015, Gray was involved in a violent altercation with as many as 7 Vancouver Police officers, and died as a result of the catastrophic injuries he suffered. Sarah MacDonald reports

The B.C. government is looking at a possible appeal of a high profile case that saw a man accused of murder acquitted. The Samandeep Gill decision also raises serious questions about how many other homicide cases are now potentially in jeopardy. Rumina Daya now with more on an announcement today by the Attorney General.

The B.C. Prosecution Service (BCPS) refuted Kelowna RCMP’ stats on criminal files that have been forwarded to Crown counsel. Editors note: A previous version of the story said the BC Prosecution Service said the lack of funding threatens public safety, that is incorrect. The BC Crown Counsel Association said the provincial government needs to allocate...