Surrey Six killers deserve chance to argue for stay of proceedings over police misconduct: appeal court
B.C. s top court says two men found guilty of murder in the Surrey Six killings should get a chance to argue that police misconduct and their treatment in pretrial custody are egregious enough to warrant a stay of proceedings.
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VANCOUVER - Two men found guilty of British Columbia's most notorious gang killings will be allowed to argue the case should be thrown out because their
Posted: Jan 28, 2021 3:00 AM PT | Last Updated: January 28
Matthew Johnston, left, and Cody Haevischer were denied a bid for a new trial for their roles in the Surrey Six killings. However, their case is being sent back to a trial court to consider applications for a stay of proceedings because of an abuse of process.(CBC)
VANCOUVER The guilty verdicts have been upheld for two men serving life sentences in connection with the province s deadliest gang shooting, a B.C. Court of Appeal judge ruled Thursday. A judgment posted online provided few details about the decision, saying that the reasons are being withheld for now because there is an order sealing the court file to protect confidential information. However, the judges wrote, None of the grounds of appeal that would have resulted in a new trial are upheld, and the verdicts of guilt are affirmed. An abbreviated version of the reasons will be posted when available.