Kale Leonard Gabriel’s defence team told a Nova Scotia Supreme Court judge Tuesday it is preparing a “cultural assessment” on his racial background. HALIFAX — A judge has agreed to postpone a Halifax murderer’s sentencing pending an assessment of whether his African-Nova Scotian background “played a role” in the crime. Defence lawyers say the assessment will examine whether Gabriel’s racial and cultural heritage had a role in the offence and should be a factor in sentencing. At least one Nova Scotia judge has previously considered a cultural assessment. But Theresa White, mother of Gabriel’s victim, said she doesn’t believe race should be a considered in his sentencing.

Source: National Post May 25, 2016 10:03 UTC