Ex-Mountie Investigating 'Surrey Six' Murders Pleads Guilty To Obstruction

The Canadian Press, 19 Jan, 2019 04:44 AM

VANCOUVER — A lead investigator in the largest-ever gang-related mass murder in British Columbia has pleaded guilty to breach of trust and obstruction of justice involving a witness.

Derek Brassington entered his plea in B.C. Supreme Court on Friday before the start of a trial that was scheduled to last 10 weeks following multiple delays.

The former RCMP sergeant played a key investigative role in the 2007 slaying of six people, including two innocent bystanders, in a Surrey highrise.

Special prosecutor Chris Considine and defence lawyer Ian Donaldson made sentencing submissions but details cannot be reported because of a sweeping publication ban.

B.C. Supreme Court Justice Arne Silverman is not expected to sentence Brassington until a later date.

He was charged in 2011 and resigned from the force in 2013.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Canada Among Targets Of Alleged Chinese Hacking Campaign

In an indictment unsealed Thursday, prosecutors say Zhu Hua and Zhang Shilong were acting on behalf of China's main intelligence agency to pilfer information from several countries.

Canada Among Targets Of Alleged Chinese Hacking Campaign

What Makes Chickens Happy? University Of Guelph Researchers Try To Find Out

NEW YORK — How do you measure a chicken's happiness? Is it in the way it runs for food? How much time it spends preening?

What Makes Chickens Happy? University Of Guelph Researchers Try To Find Out

Missing Over 20 Years: Calgary Man Reunited With P.E.I. Graduation Ring

A Calgary man has been reunited with his college ring that he lost more than 20 years ago.

Missing Over 20 Years: Calgary Man Reunited With P.E.I. Graduation Ring

Warnings Issued As Powerful Storm Batters Parts Of Southern, Northeast B.C.

Most of southern British Columbia and part of the northeastern corner of the province are covered by weather warnings or special weather statements as the latest storm sweeps through.

Warnings Issued As Powerful Storm Batters Parts Of Southern, Northeast B.C.

Bird Usually Found In Europe Or Asia Makes Mysterious Visit To B.C.

SALMON ARM , B.C. — A little thrush that's a long way from home is enchanting bird watchers in British Columbia's southern Interior.

Bird Usually Found In Europe Or Asia Makes Mysterious Visit To B.C.

Feds Give Toronto Over $7 Million To Fight Gun And Gang Violence

The federal government says it will give Toronto and its police force more than $7 million over the next five years to help fight an increase in gun violence in the city.