BC Prosecution Service

• Accused in B.C. murder, castration case loses another set of lawyers

  On Wednesday, Gabriella Sears appeared in court as her lawyers withdrew themselves as counsel of record, a representative for the BC Prosecution Service said Thursday.

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  Jun 20
  
• Changes made to B.C. hate crime policy amid recent rise of acts of hate

  On Friday, the BC Prosecution Service announced changes to its hate crime policy to include more definitions to better combat acts of hate within the province.

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  Feb 16
  
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• Special prosecutor appointed in assault of B.C. Crown prosecutor

  Vancouver police said two women, one of whom was a prosecutor, were randomly attacked near the 222 Main St. facility on Feb. 2.

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  Feb 13
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• 1 week after lawyer attacked, BC Prosecution Service drops private security firm

  On Feb. 2, a Crown prosecutor was walking to work at the courthouse at 222 Main St. when she was punched in the face near East Cordova and Main streets.

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  Feb 8
• 2 women assaulted in downtown Vancouver, including Crown attorney

  The BC Prosecution Service confirmed the attack on its employee, but could not provide an update on her injuries.

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  Feb 2
• No charges to be laid in fatal B.C. Christmas Eve bus crash

  There will be no charges filed relating to the bus crash in B.C.'s Interior that killed four passengers last Christmas Eve, the BC Prosecution Service said Wednesday. 

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  Dec 20, 2023
• Guilty plea expected in Kelowna cop sexting case

  A Kelowna Mountie who’s alleged to have sent graphic and sexually explicit text messages to a victim in a case he was investigating is expected to plead guilty. 

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  Dec 11, 2023
• No charges for B.C. Mountie in 2020 in-custody death: BC Prosecution Service

  A statement from the BC Prosecution Service says there isn't enough available evidence for charges.

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  Oct 13, 2023
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• Kelowna man facing list of criminal charges arrested after attempted robbery

  The suspect is accused of attempting to rob the victim, who was seated in his vehicle, by brandishing a weapon through his window and demanding the money he had just withdrawn.

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  Oct 5, 2023
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• Guilty plea entered in case of 2020 Vernon motel killing

  The woman behind a 2020 Vernon motel has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge than what she originally faced, and a sentencing date is expected to be set later this year. 

  Crime

  Sep 28, 2023