Emotional victim impact statements read to driver who killed two in Surrey crash
Nicolas Karvouniaris has pleaded guilty to the November 2018 crash, which killed the wife of an Abbotsford police officer. Continue reading
Sentencing Hearing
Victim’s family, friends share pain, grief at Calgary sentencing hearing for convicted murderer
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
Raw emotion and many tears filled a Calgary courtroom on Monday as friends and family of murder victim Brett Wiese, 20, shared the immense pain and grief they’ve endured since losing him. Continue reading
Sentencing hearing set for Lethbridge man who pleaded guilty in sexual interference case
By Chris Chacon Digital Journalist
Cody Tyler Black Forehead appeared in a Lethbridge courtroom Monday morning. Continue reading
Humboldt Broncos 1st year memorial service planning underway
The City of Humboldt has started preliminary planning to mark the first anniversary of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Continue reading
Fate of truck driver in Humboldt Broncos bus crash will test sentencing system: experts
A legal expert says the punishment chosen for the truck driver responsible for the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash will put Canada’s sentencing system to the test. Continue reading
Father of Humboldt Broncos crash victim says meeting with semi driver ‘intensely emotional’
Scott Thomas said Sidhu’s brother approached him to meet during the hearing on Wednesday. Continue reading
Sidhu apologizes to families as Crown asks for 10-year sentence in Humboldt Broncos bus crash
A Crown prosecutor says a truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos crash should serve 10 years in prison. Continue reading
Legal experts say judges cannot be overly swayed by victim impact statements
One legal expert said a large number of statements as in the Humboldt Broncos case is rare, but it speaks to the impact of the crime, which is relevant. Continue reading
Widow of Humboldt Broncos coach offers semi driver forgiveness: ‘We’ve all made mistakes’
‘We choose to honour [Darcy’s] memory by extending the grace, compassion and forgiveness that he would have offered to you.’ Continue reading
Sentencing hearing for semi-truck driver in Humboldt Broncos bus crash enters 3rd day
The sentencing hearing for Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, who pleaded guilty to 29 charges of dangerous driving in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, entered its third day. Continue reading