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WINNIPEG A jury has decided a Brandon man who was convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend and burying her body in another person s grave can apply for early parole. A jury in Brandon rendered their decision in the case of Michael Bridges on Thursday night, a provincial court spokesperson confirmed with CTV News. Bridges was convicted of first-degree murder in 2005 for the death of Erin Chorney. Court previously heard Bridges strangled and drowned his former girlfriend during an argument. She was found buried in another person s grave in February 2004, after Bridges confessed to Chorney s murder on video during a Mr. Big’ sting operation.
Brandon Sun By: Drew May
The jury came down with its decision late Thursday in the faint hope parole hearing of Michael Bridges. (File)
A jury of nine women and three men has allowed convicted murderer Michael Bridges to apply for parole slightly earlier than he was originally sentenced to.
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A jury of nine women and three men has allowed convicted murderer Michael Bridges to apply for parole slightly earlier than he was originally sentenced to.
The jury found Bridges should be allowed to apply for parole in June 2026, three years earlier than the 2029 date he was originally sentenced to. The courtroom was silent when the lead juror announced the decision at the conclusion of the faint hope clause hearing.