The four accused pleaded guilty to manslaughter three months ago.
Van Dyke is asking Justice Adam Germain to sentence each man to 10 years in prison for the killing, with reductions for time already served.
The suggested sentence proposal takes into consideration the very difficult upbringings the men have suffered along with their lengthy criminal records, he said.
All four defence lawyers suggested a sentence of eight years for their respective clients. Poster child for Gladue factors
The court ordered a presentence report for Fischer and Gladue reports for the other three men.
Gladue reports delve into an Indigenous offender s background and systemic factors in order to assist a sentencing judge.
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On Wednesday, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) released the results of a multi-year investigation into a 2018 police chase that seriously injured a woman in her 20s.
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The man charged in the incident, Tyler James Bjornstad, later claimed he was repeatedly beaten and Tasered by arresting officers. His girlfriend, who fled the car, said she witnessed the excessive use of force during Bjornstad’s arrest.
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On Wednesday, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) released the results of a multi-year investigation into a 2018 police chase that seriously injured a woman in her 20s.
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Try refreshing your browser, or ASIRT clears Edmonton police in use of force case; wiretap shows alleged victim coached girlfriend s evidence Back to video
The man charged in the incident, Tyler James Bjornstad, later claimed he was repeatedly beaten and Tasered by arresting officers. His girlfriend, who fled the car, said she witnessed the excessive use of force during Bjornstad’s arrest.
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