Jaswinder Sidhu of Maple Ridge was stabbed to death in Punjab Martin MacMahon and The Canadian Press May 9, 2014 4:02 pm VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – A mother and uncle accused of ordering the so-called "honour" killing of a young woman from Maple Ridge have been ordered extradited to India by a BC Supreme Court judge. Jaswinder (Jassi) Sidhu was found … Read More

Eight People Making First Appearances Today Erin Loxam/Amelia John VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – The Crown says it plans to make an application to broadcast the court proceedings of those accused in taking part in the Stanley Cup Riot. This backs up Premier Christy Clark’s promise from a throne speech earlier this year. It’s unknown how many of the suspects it could … Read More

BY SUZANNE FOURNIER AND JOHN COLEBOURN, POSTMEDIA NEWS VANCOUVER – Vancouver’s already “overburdened” court system could be crippled by the looming load of charges against up to 700 alleged Stanley Cup rioters, say stakeholders in the B.C. justice system. “There’s no question our court system is already overburdened and strained to the max, with the current shortage of judges, deputy-sheriffs … Read More

Legitimacy of sting operation in question SEATTLE (NEWS1130) – Two West Vancouver men convicted of the gruesome murder of three family members in Bellevue in 1994 are in a US appeals courtroom today trying to have their convictions overturned. A controversial “Mr. Big” sting operation has come into question. News1130 Legal Analyst Michael Shapray says the tactic involved an undercover … Read More

The B.C. Premier Promised that Rioters will be Brought to Justice. But that won’t Happen. by Nancy Macdonald In the wake of Vancouver’s riots, B.C.’s populist Premier Christy Clark was quick to read the public pulse. “We will hold you responsible,” she said the morning after the mayhem. “You will not be able to hide behind your hoodie or your … Read More

Wait time for short trial date is up to 16 months VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – Experts say unless changes are made to our justice system, many Stanley Cup rioters may never go to court because resources like judges and prosecutors are already strained. The other problem is the limited availability of court times in Vancouver, where all cases would have to … Read More

Prosecutors will try to limit the damage VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – A defence lawyer says the charges against four senior RCMP officers involved in the Surrey Six case could derail the entire case. News1130 Legal Analyst Michael Shapray says any issues that cast doubt on the work of investigators could be a major focus during a trial. "That’s even more heightened … Read More

In the handful of days since riots tore through downtown Vancouver, locals have taken to Facebook and other social media as a way to identify troublemakers and vandals. But despite massive amounts of photographic evidence that appear to show rioters committing vandalism, smashing windows and assaulting bystanders, sometimes a photo is simply just a photo. Michael Shapray, a criminal lawyer, … Read More

Vancouverites seeking justice have taken to the internet in droves to post pictures of those involved in the Stanley Cup riots, but lawyers say the amateur photographers may have more work ahead of them. Many people suspected to have been involved in Wednesday’s riot are already being tried in the court of public opinion as their photos are displayed on … Read More

VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – Between smart phones, cameras, and news crews, there’s no shortage of crystal clear images and video from the riot. Vancouver Police are hoping they will lead to convictions for those who took part in the destruction, and one lawyer says that evidence will stand. News1130 legal analyst Michael Shapray says once police know who submitted the photos, … Read More