Good morning from BC Supreme Court in #Vancouver, where former @Canucks forward Jake Virtanen's trial by jury begins today. Virtanen is facing one count of sexual assault in connection to an alleged incident in 2017. We'll have full coverage on all @GlobalBC platforms this week.
Virtanen's trial is expected to last roughly one week. Twelve jurors and two alternates were selected over the weekend. Virtanen, now 25, is now in court as we await the judge and jury. My colleague @safeeyapirani is also here, and will have full coverage on @CKNW today.
Sep 14, 2018 • 4 tweets • 4 min read
An unexpected scene outside #Vancouver Provincial Court today ahead of Ibrahim Ali's court appearance. Counter protests have drowned out a vigil planned by the #Syrian community. Many here are blaming @JustinTrudeau's acceptance of refugees for Marrisa Shen's murder. @GlobalBC
“Where’s Trudeau?” is now being chanted outside the #Vancouver Provincial Courthouse. Dozens of demonstrators tell us they’re here in support of Marrisa Shen’s Family. Demonstrators we’ve spoken to say Ibrahim Ali, who came to #Canada as a #Syrian refugee, wasn’t properly vetted.