The Crown is asking for a jail term for the former clerk of British Columbia’s legislature who was found guilty of fraud and breach of trust over expenses he claimed. The conduct of Craig James was a “departure” by the most senior officer of the legislature, which Crown attorney Brock Martland told the court deserves…
No Evidence of Corruption by BC Clerk: Defence
VANCOUVER—A lawyer for British Columbia’s former clerk of the legislative assembly is accusing special prosecutors of trying to “rewrite history,” saying they have failed to meet the high threshold for proving a criminal case against him. Gavin Cameron began defence arguments today in the trial of Craig James, who has pleaded not guilty to two…
Former Speaker of BC Legislature Didn’t Consider Conflict of Interest: Trial Hears
VANCOUVER—A former Speaker of the B.C. legislature says he doesn’t recall being worried about a conflict of interest after he took guidance from the same lawyer who gave a former clerk advice about a retirement payment that’s at the centre of a breach-of-trust trial. In the Supreme Court of British Columbia on Monday, Crown prosecutor…
BC’s Legislature Deputy Clerk Told to Trust Advice on Retirement Payment: Trial
VANCOUVER—The former deputy clerk of the British Columbia legislative assembly told a trial that before she returned a retirement allowance she had received assurances from government officials that it was a valid claim. The $258,000 retirement allowance that her then-boss, former clerk Craig James, received in 2012 is the largest among several payments that are…
BC Crown Says Recent Documents Identified Could Be ‘Exculpatory’ in James Case
VANCOUVER—A surprise disclosure temporarily delayed proceedings at the B.C. Supreme Court trial of the former clerk of the legislature Thursday, while a key witness shed light on the controversial purchase of a wood splitter “for emergencies” that was stored at the clerk’s home. Craig James is accused of misspending public money for personal gain and…
Breach of Trust Trial Begins for Former BC Legislature Clerk Craig James
VANCOUVER—A special prosecutor says the former clerk of the British Columbia legislature took advantage of his position as one of province’s most senior public officials to allegedly use government funds for personal benefit. Craig James pleaded not guilty to two counts of fraud over $5,000 and three counts of breach of trust by a public…
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