![]() Culpable homicide that is not murder is manslaughter, Popescul explained. To find Stanley guilty of second-degree murder, the Crown must have proven beyond a reasonable doubt that Stanley unlawfully caused Boushie’s death and that Stanley had the state of mind necessary for murder. The question, Popescul said, is whether Stanley caused Boushie’s death unlawfully by committing an assault or whether the shooting was an unintentional act that had unintended consequences. Both the Crown and defence agreed that it was established beyond a reasonable doubt that Stanley caused the death of Boushie. Popescul laid out the possible verdicts for the jury to consider. Photo by Liam Richards / THE CANADIAN PRESS 9, 2018, after a jury delivered a verdict of not guilty in the trial of Gerald Stanley, the farmer accused of killing the 22-year-old Indigenous man. Chris Murphy, a Toronto-based lawyer representing the Boushie family, left, supports Debbie Baptiste, the mother of Colten Boushie, outside of Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench on Feb. If Stanley is probably or likely guilty, that’s not good enough, Popescul noted. A reasonable doubt is based on reason and common sense, and arises logically from the evidence or lack of evidence. The Crown bears the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. “When I got the news (of the verdict) … it was like losing a loved one. “In reality, a young boy got killed and this jury has to understand that … and Gerald is the one who pulled the trigger despite it being an accident or anything,” Cameron said. 9, 2018, after a jury delivered a verdict of not guilty of killing 22-year-old Indigenous man Colten Boushie. Gerald Stanley leaves Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench out a back door with members of the RCMP on Feb. There is a darkness that exists in this country and I believe we are going to have to feel our way out of it.”īobby Cameron, chief of the Federation of Indigenous Nations, said in an interview that justice system failed the Boushie family and First Nations in the province. “But for now, I ask that you trust that Colten’s family has legitimate reasons for these deeply held beliefs. “We will be going to Parliament Hill this month to describe the systemic injustices that this case has revealed,” he said. “The Saskatchewan I am proud to call home is one that is strongest when our communities work together … Let us continue to demonstrate consideration, patience, and understanding for one another as we move forward together in reconciliation.”Ĭhris Murphy, a lawyer representing the Boushie family, said following the verdict that although some people believe the colour of Boushie’s skin didn’t play a role in his death or what has happened since then, they should imagine what it would be like to be a member of Boushie’s family today. “Let us all remember our personal responsibility for our thoughts, our actions, and our comments – including those on social media,” Moe said. Premier Scott Moe issued a statement urging Saskatchewan residents to be measured in their reaction to the verdict. ![]() A bullet entered below Boushie’s left ear and exited on the right-hand side.įorensic investigation determined Boushie was shot with a Tokarev semiautomatic pistol that was found in Stanley’s home. During the incident, Boushie - sitting in the driver’s seat - was killed by a single gunshot to the head from a handgun held at the time by Gerald Stanley. In the ensuing moments, an occupant of the SUV attempted to start a quad on Stanley’s property and the grey SUV collided with a parked vehicle on Stanley’s property, court heard. The SUV was eventually driven onto Stanley’s farm. 22-calibre rifle that was in the back of the SUV. All were consuming alcohol.Īfter the group left the river, they got a flat tire and then drove onto a farm 15 kilometres northeast of Stanley’s farm, where at least one person attempted to steal a truck by hitting the truck window with a. Late that afternoon, five people - Boushie, Cassidy Cross-Whitstone, Belinda Jackson, Eric Meechance and Kiora Wuttunee - got into a grey Ford Escape SUV and drove from Red Pheasant First Nation to a swimming spot by the river. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt.
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