A B.C. judge has sentenced Stacy Gallagher to 90 days in jail, one of the harshest sentences imposed for contempt of court. Photo by Rita Wong
B.C. Supreme Court Justice Shelley Fitzpatrick sentenced 58-year-old Indigenous land defender Stacy Gallagher on Tuesday to 90 days in jail, one of the harshestsentences imposed for contempt of court in B.C. Fitzpatrick said the sentence was punishment aimed at deterrence to “send a clear message to Gallagher and those who would be influenced by his actions.”
Gallagher’s supporters promptly filed a notice of appeal on his behalf, and on Wednesday, Gallagher was released on bail pending his appeal.