“I see the weapons, I see the ammunition, I see the gang paraphernalia,” said Judge Harradence. “I looked carefully at the aggravating nature of his record and I appreciate that this is a dangerous situation that society must be protected.” By law, the judge also considered Gladue factors when sentencing Ackegan. According to Canada’s Criminal Code, it is the duty of judges to clearly address an aboriginal offender’s circumstances, and the systemic and background factors that contributed to those circumstances. “I have concluded that the offender’s actions on the day of his offences can be linked to his background,” said Judge Harradence.
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A photo taken at the time of the incident. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Story by paNOW’s Nigel Maxwell
Charges have been laid in connection to a riot at the Prince Albert Correctional Centre on Jan. 4.
According to court documents obtained by paNOW, five people face charges including participation in a riot, mischief and wilful damage. One of the accused, Kenny Morin, had his matters spoken to Wednesday morning at Prince Albert Provincial Court and was adjourned to Feb. 25.
The co-accused, D.J. Montgrand, Tristan Custer, Keiston Custer and Tyson Lachance, have pending court dates.
The incident on Jan. 4, required the assistance of both the Prince Albert Police Service and the Prince Albert Fire Department. A source close to the incident described for paNOW a very chaotic scene that started when the inmates breached the staff office in the gang range.
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