A BC Provincial Court Judge acquitted Const. David Pompeo of aggravated assault following a second trial. The conviction of the first trial was overturned by the BC Court of Appeal which ruled that the trial judge compromised the appearance of fairness through his questioning; the court ordered a new trial. Ravi Hira QC, who argued the case, suggested that changes are required in how the province approves charges against police officers acting in the line of duty.
Police shooting of unarmed man won’t be appealed
