Nelson Lugela has appealed his conviction and sentence after the killing of Stampeders player Mylan Hicks, saying the sentence was “extremely brutal in light of circumstantial evidence.” Continue reading →

Nelson Lugela, 21, received an automatic life sentence and it was left to the court to determine his parole ineligibility period. Continue reading →

A sentencing hearing began Thursday for a man convicted of second-degree murder in the death of a Calgary Stampeders football player. Continue reading →

A judge has found Nelson Lugela guilty of second-degree murder in the slaying of a Calgary Stampeders football player Mylan Hicks. Continue reading →

Marquee Beer Market did not respond to a request for comment. Continue reading →

Court has heard that there was an altercation over a spilled drink involving team kicker Rene Paredes and his wife. The argument continued outside after the bar closed. Continue reading →

The prosecution has wrapped up its case against the man accused of fatally shooting a member of the Calgary Stampeders two years ago. Continue reading →

A former teammate of a Canadian Football League player who was shot to death identified the accused as the man who pulled a gun outside a nightclub two years ago. Continue reading →

Nelson Lugela, who is 21, is on trial for second-degree murder. Continue reading →