Farmer Gerald Stanley, who admitted he fired the gun on the day her son died, was found not guilty of second-degree murder. Saturday marks the one-year anniversary of the controversial, high-profile verdict in the Stanley trial. A pipe ceremony and candlelight vigil are planned in North Battleford, Sask., and Boushie’s family members are expected to share their thoughts about the last year. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted that he empathized with the pain felt by Boushie’s family. Such challenges were criticized during the Stanley trial for allowing the defence to exclude visibly Indigenous people during jury selection.

Source: thestar February 08, 2019 13:15 UTC