Saskatchewan trial spurs calls for change with jury selection
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- The jury in the Stanley trial appeared to contain no visibly Indigenous people. Boushie's family and other observers allege that during jury selection, the defence team used so-called peremptory challenges to reject all candidates who looked like they might have Indigenous background. [/QUOTE]Again, they only get 12 challenges, and 500 didn't show up. The Crown also challenged some potential jurors.
From reddit:
Long read but worth it.
I'm going to hijack to post some facts of the case, because as near as I can tell, the media is obscuring the true details of this case:
The last 5 chiefs of Red Pheasant have been Larry Wuttunee, Stewart Baptiste, Charles Meechance, Sheldon Wuttunee, Clint Wuttunee.
Here are the people in the car:
Kiora Wuttunee-Campbell, daughter of Sheldon Wuttunee.
Eric Meechance, son or nephew of Charles Meechance
Colton Boushie, nephew of Stewart Baptiste
Cassidy Cross AKA Cassidy Cross-Whitestone, Aka Cassidy Wuttunee-Whitstone - Original reporting has him as Cassidy Wuttunee, and initial reporting had one of Clint's kids in the car. People assumed it was Kiora, but it's actually probably Cassidy
Belinda Jackson - seems to be no one.
Each chief mentioned, besides Larry, has been indicted a ton of times. Some of these charges may sound familiar; drunk driving leading to a suspended license, drunk driving on a suspended license, assault, poaching, fraud, and every single one of them has been indicted for corruption while in office, and booted from their position. Except Clint, Clint is currently being indicted for corruption. There are two chiefs mentioned who are literally in court right now heh. In fact, if you google each chief's name, you can see their kids frequently have warrants issued for assault, armed robbery, and rape.
All these chiefs are quoted as if they are not directly related to everyone in the car. All these chiefs are related, too. Red Pheasant has been spending a substantial percentage of their budget defending these corrupt chiefs since at least 2009. These scumbags rotate in and out of office.
Where have we seen corrupt chiefs kicking up a stink to distract from mismanagement on the band? cough Theresa Spence.
So, I would like to offer an alternative narrative. These adults were literally the most privileged people on the reserve. Each of their closely related parents / uncles have been indicted on similar crimes while they are the damned chiefs. Red Pheasant has been embroiled for nearly a decade trying to get these scumbags out of office. Clint is currently being indicted for corruption. Apparently the band is being drained by all these court cases.
And then along comes a distraction in the form of Boushie. It's wonderful. It gets the band to circle the wagons, and gets Clinton's name out of the news. I mean blame white people, that's the ticket, right?
When all the facts are presented, instead of the 'damned white people' narrative to blame for this incidident, it appears Meechance, Wuttunee, Wuttunee, Boushie-Baptiste, are merely doing what their family does. Thieving drunk scumbags.
Meanwhile the people of Red Pheasant suffer, as the corrupt chiefs engage in a media dog and pony show to distract everyone.
Never let a good tragedy to to waste!
Oh and if you google each chief's name, it seems armed robbery and assault are a familial occupation. You can find a bunch of warrants and indictments for the members of this family on the internet. Given these details are not public record, but only show up when there are news articles, it's likely this is the tip of the iceberg.
One example:
The Mounties are still looking for two other suspects — 29- year-old Robin Dean Wuttunee and 22-year-old Samuel Larry Wuttunee. Robin
https://www.mbcradio.com/2010/08/public-assistance-sought-in-red-pheasant-assaults
Tools stolen
Eli Mike, 35: assault; uttering threats; breach of undertaking. Robin Dean Wuttunee, 34: possession of a weapon; pointing a firearm; assault with a weapon.; careless use of a firearm; mischief; possession of a firearm without ..
Air guns used by window vandals
Holy **** these guys just love committing armed robbery and assault, if you google their names. I'm sure these two are not related to Larry, Dean, Sheldon, or Clinton Wuttunee. For just these two, I can find a TON of stories spanning at least a 5 year period.
Edit: oh look they are rapists too, how nice!
Edit2: proofs
Clint in court for corruption: Appeal of Red Pheasant band election still before the courts | Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Charles Meechance, booted for corruption Two men fined $24,500 for wildlife charges Oops, some more charges for former chief Meechance Ex-chief, four others charged in Mosquito vote buying scandal
Perpetrators in the middle of a crime spree were going to call an unnamed former chief https://country105.com/news/3998462/gerald-sheldon-stanley-murder-trial-colten-boushie-saskatchewan/
Stewart Baptiste, corruption and some other crimes, feat. The Wuttunees! With guest appearances from the Tootosis!
Red Pheasant chief Baptiste sentenced to probation https://www.pressreader.com/canada/saskatoon-starphoenix/20121206/281492158622677 Red Pheasant chief Baptiste sentenced to probation
Sheldon Wuttunee, I thought I had articles with him engaged in criminal acts, but I may have been wrong.
However, Doug Cuthands a frequent commentator, is a close family friend or related to the Wuttunees. The Wuttunees are heavily involved in the leadership of the FSIN.
Remembering William Wuttunee: Cree lawyer was a trailblazer - CBC News | Indigenous
Wuttunee was a family friend — our families are related, although distantly. He and my dad were contemporaries who worked together to lay the foundation for the modern Federation of Saskatchewan Indians. In 1956 the leaders gathered in Fort Qu'Appelle and developed the constitution and bylaws for the federation.
No wonder he's been howling. Probably dandled Colton on his lap. Funny he hasn't mentioned his conflict of interest.
Edit: LMAO t: a history of beating up and car jacking good Samaritans may be slightly applicable, while going on a robbery spree Canada: Two men who carjacked and beat Good Samaritans during crime spree sent to prison - PressFrom - Canada
Meechance and Wuttinee started in North Battleford where... Red Pheasant is! Looks like a pattern of behaviour for this family to me! They are just assault, armed robbery, car jacking BFFs! Shots fired too!
You put a Meechance and Wuttunee together and the string of armed robberies just happen, such is the power of white devils!
Oh the judge admitted prior criminal history as admissible. There were 4 minors in that car, unnamed. The ages, names, and MO would be an exact match for... Cassidy Wuttunee, Kiora Wuttunee. The two there seems to be a bit of a cover up surrounding. Kiora was the Chief's daughter at the time of the first crime, and I think Cassidy is the chief's son at the time of the second crime. They would also be the link that shows this isn't a frothing white farmer executing an innocent child, but a family of violent criminals... Who are also the chief(s)... Heavily involved in the FSIN, and politically connected. Belinda and Boushie were girlfriend/boyfriends of Cassidy and Kiora, so likely wouldn't have been part of the 'gang' back in 2015. The Meechances seem to like to run around committing crimes with the Wuttunees, so that's where Eric comes in.
BINGO the admissibility of prior criminal record was during Cassidy Wuttunee's testimony, to quote CBC's twitter: Now going through Cross’s lengthy criminal record
Kiora was going to be called probably to go through her criminal record. But since the defense got to Cassidy Wuttunee's first, which would detail the same relevant events, that obviated the need for her to be called after Cassidy had been. Kiora was a minor at the time of the first crimes, so the details are sealed. Cassidy was a minor at the time of both crimes, which is why his identity is obscured.
That's what's going on, that's why there are so many details that seem scrubbed, everywhere. This now pretty much accounts for all the facts of this case.
So this time I really, finally, think I'm done. That's why the media coverage has been full of so many holes.
Final edit: So here is Shyanne Cross's youtube channel, featuring many of the people involved in the trial. Cassidy Cross-Wuttunee, Kiora Wuttunee, etc. Kiora appears to be the same age as Cassidy, roughly.
I bet if you troll this shit you can find all sorts of neat tidbits linking the antagonists of this sordid drama:
Shyanne and Cassidy Cross-Wuttunee
I think I may be helping to evade a publication ban, looks like they forgot to scrub youtube!
And oh look they're all dressed completely in black and white, which are gang colours, or they're goths.
Native Syndicate Native Syndicate is an aboriginal gang, it was formed in 1994 and is still active.Formed in Regina. It's Canada-wide, but more members are in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The number of members are unknown. They utilize a Mafia style organizational structure but otherwise invoke Aboriginal imagery. Their official colours are white and black, but they wear a white bandanna. Their tattoos often resemble “\Z\” (symbolizing "NS", or "Native Syndicate"), marked between the thumb and index finger. They are allies with most other gangs in the region.
Explains the violent crime the family is involved in.
A whole pile of reasons to be turned down as a Juror.
A nod goes to Attorney General of Canada website.
https://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/courts/jury/instructions.php
Question 6 - Have you been convicted of any criminal offence that can be prosecuted by way of an indictment for which you have not been granted a record suspension or pardon?
Criminal offences do not include violations of provincial statutes, such as traffic law offences (e.g., speeding) under the Highway Traffic Act.
If you were found guilty of a criminal offence and have been granted a discharge or a record suspension (formerly pardon) then you should mark an “X” in the "No" box for this question.
Criminal offences are prosecuted either by way of indictment or summary conviction.
Indictable offences are serious crimes and subject to severe penalties including, for some offences (e.g., homicide), life imprisonment. Summary conviction offences are considered less serious and are generally subject to lesser penalties. In most cases, the maximum penalty for a summary offence is a fine of $5000 and/or six months in prison.
Most offences can be either summary or indictable depending on the circumstances of the case. Others can only be prosecuted by indictment or only by summary conviction.
The list below identifies summary offences that would allow you to remain eligible for jury duty, despite having been convicted of this type of offence. If you have been convicted of an offence listed below, you may still be eligible for jury duty and should mark an “X” in the “No” box for this question.
Criminal Code Offences
Assisting deserter [Canadian Forces] — Section 54
Offences in relation to members of R.C.M.P. — Section 56
Member of an unlawful assembly without concealing identity — Section 66(1)
Engaging in prize fight — Section 83
Carrying a weapon while attending a public meeting — Section 89
Make a statement under oath or solemn affirmation by affidavit knowing that statement to be false — Section 134
Advertising reward and immunity — Section 143
Nudity in public place or in public view — Section 174
Causing disturbance in public place; indecent exhibition or exposure; loitering; or disturbing peace and quiet of occupants of a dwelling-house — Section 175
Disturbing or interrupting assemblage met for religious worship or moral, social or benevolent purpose 176(2),(3)
Trespass at night — Section 177
Deposit, throw or inject an offensive volatile substance — Section 178
Vagrancy — Section 179
Being found in a common gaming house or betting house, or being an owner, landlord, lessor, tenant, occupier or agent who permits the use of a place as a common gaming house or betting house — Section 201(2)
Buying, taking or receiving lot, ticket or other device in relation to lotteries and games of chance 206(4)
Participating in an unlawful lottery scheme — Section 207(3)(b)
Participating in an unlawful lottery scheme on an international cruise ship — Section 207.1(3)(b)
Being an inmate of, or being found in, a common bawdy house; or being an owner or person otherwise having charge or control of a place who permits the use of that place as a common bawdy-house — Section 210(2)
Knowingly take, transport, direct or offer to take person to common bawdy-house — Section 211
Stopping or impeding traffic for purpose of offering, providing or obtaining sexual services for consideration — Section 213(1)
Communicating with any person for purpose of offering sexual services near or in view of school ground, playground or daycare — Section 213(1.1)
Failure to keep watch while towing person on water skis, surfboard, etc. — Section 250(1)
Towing person on water skis, surfboard etc. after dark — Section 250(2)
Unauthorized use of bodily substance or disclosure of physical coordination tests — Section 258.1(5)
Failure to perform duty to safeguard opening in ice or excavation on land where no death or bodily harm results — Section 263(3)
Publication of document pertaining to an “admissibility of evidence” application — Section 276.3
Publication of document pertaining to a “production of a record” application — Section 278.9
Taking motor vehicle or vessel without consent — Section 335
Dealing in marked timber or lumbering equipment of another person — Section 339(2)
Failure to comply with record keeping requirements associated with automobile master keys — Section 353(4)
Fraudulently obtaining food, beverage or accommodation — Section 364
Pretending to practice witchcraft — Section 365
Fraudulently obtaining transportation — Section 393(3)
Falsifying an employment record — Section 398
Obtaining carriage by false billing — Section 401
Personation at competitive or qualifying examination held under authority of law or in connection with a university, college or school (or who availing self of the results of such personation) — Section 404
Falsely claiming royal warrant — Section 413
Unlawful use of military uniforms or certificates — Section 419
Offences by employers with respect to trade unions — Section 425
Issuing trading stamps — Section 427
Interference with the saving of wreck — Section 438(2)
Interference with marine signal — Section 439
Interference with boundary lines on land — Section 442
Breaching a prohibition or restitution order with respect to animal ownership — Section 447.1(2)
Manufacture, production, sale or possession of slugs and tokens intended to be fraudulently used as substitutes for tokens in a token-operated device — Section 454
Defacing a current coin — Section 456
Making, publishing, printing, executing, issuing, distributing or circulating a likeness of a current bank-note or a government or bank obligation or security — Section 457
Knowingly import, export, manufacture, sell instruments or literature for illicit drug use — Section 462.2
Attempting to commit, or being an accessory after the fact to, an offence punishable on summary conviction — Section 463(c)
Counselling an offence punishable on summary conviction that is not committed — Section 464(b)
Conspiracy to commit offence punishable on summary conviction — Section 465(1)(d)
Failure to comply with publication bans — Section 486.6
Failure to comply with preservation demand made under section 487.012 — Section 487.0197
Failure to comply with preservation or production order made under sections 487.013 to 487.018 — Section 487.0198
Failure to destroy data in accordance with section 487.0194 — Section 487.0199
Improper use of bodily substances taken under warrant — Section 487.08(3)
Publication of document with information with respect to search warrant without consent of persons referenced in warrant — Section 487.2
Failure to comply with subsections 490.02911(1) or (2) – i.e. failure to advise police service of verdict of NCR for an offence committed outside Canada upon entry into Canada or, if already in Canada, to advise police service of a change of address — Section 490.0312
Failure to comply with an order directing that a matter not be published — Section 517
Failure to comply with an order restricting publication of evidence taken at a preliminary inquiry — Section 539(3)
Publish or report an admission or confession tendered in evidence at a preliminary inquiry — Section 542(2)
Publish or broadcast any part of a trial where the jury was not present before jury retires to consider verdict — Section 648
Disclosure of information relating to jury proceedings — Section 649
Using or authorizing the use of an application for federal employment that contravenes subsection 672.37(2) by including a section that requires disclosure of NCR material — Section 672.37(3)
Failure to comply with an order restricting publication of information that could identify victim or witness — Section 672.501(11)
Improper use or disclosure of bodily substance or results of test provided under a probation order — Section 732.11(4)
Improper use or disclosure of bodily substance or results of test provided under a conditional sentence order — Section 742.31(4)
Improper use or disclosure of bodily substance or results of test provided under a recognizance under sections 810 through 810.2 — Section 810.4(4)
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
Possession of 30 grams or less of cannabis (marihuana) or 1 gram or less of cannabis resin — Section 4(5)
All other Criminal Code or Controlled Drugs and Substances Act offences can be prosecuted by way of indictment and you should therefore answer “Yes”.
If you answer "yes" to any of questions 3, 4, 5 or 6 do not answer the questions in section C. Go directly to section D and sign to certify that the information you have just provided is true.
Why is this question being asked?
Under clause 4(b) of the Juries Act jurors can be ineligible for jury duty due to personal reasons, including past convictions of this nature.
Clause 638(1) (c) of the Criminal Code also allows potential jurors to be dismissed because they have been convicted of an offence for which they were sentenced to prison for more than 12 months.
Having people serve on a jury who themselves have certain types of criminal convictions undermines confidence in the justice system.
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A nod goes to Attorney General of Canada website.
https://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/courts/jury/instructions.php
Question 6 - Have you been convicted of any criminal offence that can be prosecuted by way of an indictment for which you have not been granted a record suspension or pardon?
Criminal offences do not include violations of provincial statutes, such as traffic law offences (e.g., speeding) under the Highway Traffic Act.
If you were found guilty of a criminal offence and have been granted a discharge or a record suspension (formerly pardon) then you should mark an “X” in the "No" box for this question.
Criminal offences are prosecuted either by way of indictment or summary conviction.
Indictable offences are serious crimes and subject to severe penalties including, for some offences (e.g., homicide), life imprisonment. Summary conviction offences are considered less serious and are generally subject to lesser penalties. In most cases, the maximum penalty for a summary offence is a fine of $5000 and/or six months in prison.
Most offences can be either summary or indictable depending on the circumstances of the case. Others can only be prosecuted by indictment or only by summary conviction.
The list below identifies summary offences that would allow you to remain eligible for jury duty, despite having been convicted of this type of offence. If you have been convicted of an offence listed below, you may still be eligible for jury duty and should mark an “X” in the “No” box for this question.
Criminal Code Offences
Assisting deserter [Canadian Forces] — Section 54
Offences in relation to members of R.C.M.P. — Section 56
Member of an unlawful assembly without concealing identity — Section 66(1)
Engaging in prize fight — Section 83
Carrying a weapon while attending a public meeting — Section 89
Make a statement under oath or solemn affirmation by affidavit knowing that statement to be false — Section 134
Advertising reward and immunity — Section 143
Nudity in public place or in public view — Section 174
Causing disturbance in public place; indecent exhibition or exposure; loitering; or disturbing peace and quiet of occupants of a dwelling-house — Section 175
Disturbing or interrupting assemblage met for religious worship or moral, social or benevolent purpose 176(2),(3)
Trespass at night — Section 177
Deposit, throw or inject an offensive volatile substance — Section 178
Vagrancy — Section 179
Being found in a common gaming house or betting house, or being an owner, landlord, lessor, tenant, occupier or agent who permits the use of a place as a common gaming house or betting house — Section 201(2)
Buying, taking or receiving lot, ticket or other device in relation to lotteries and games of chance 206(4)
Participating in an unlawful lottery scheme — Section 207(3)(b)
Participating in an unlawful lottery scheme on an international cruise ship — Section 207.1(3)(b)
Being an inmate of, or being found in, a common bawdy house; or being an owner or person otherwise having charge or control of a place who permits the use of that place as a common bawdy-house — Section 210(2)
Knowingly take, transport, direct or offer to take person to common bawdy-house — Section 211
Stopping or impeding traffic for purpose of offering, providing or obtaining sexual services for consideration — Section 213(1)
Communicating with any person for purpose of offering sexual services near or in view of school ground, playground or daycare — Section 213(1.1)
Failure to keep watch while towing person on water skis, surfboard, etc. — Section 250(1)
Towing person on water skis, surfboard etc. after dark — Section 250(2)
Unauthorized use of bodily substance or disclosure of physical coordination tests — Section 258.1(5)
Failure to perform duty to safeguard opening in ice or excavation on land where no death or bodily harm results — Section 263(3)
Publication of document pertaining to an “admissibility of evidence” application — Section 276.3
Publication of document pertaining to a “production of a record” application — Section 278.9
Taking motor vehicle or vessel without consent — Section 335
Dealing in marked timber or lumbering equipment of another person — Section 339(2)
Failure to comply with record keeping requirements associated with automobile master keys — Section 353(4)
Fraudulently obtaining food, beverage or accommodation — Section 364
Pretending to practice witchcraft — Section 365
Fraudulently obtaining transportation — Section 393(3)
Falsifying an employment record — Section 398
Obtaining carriage by false billing — Section 401
Personation at competitive or qualifying examination held under authority of law or in connection with a university, college or school (or who availing self of the results of such personation) — Section 404
Falsely claiming royal warrant — Section 413
Unlawful use of military uniforms or certificates — Section 419
Offences by employers with respect to trade unions — Section 425
Issuing trading stamps — Section 427
Interference with the saving of wreck — Section 438(2)
Interference with marine signal — Section 439
Interference with boundary lines on land — Section 442
Breaching a prohibition or restitution order with respect to animal ownership — Section 447.1(2)
Manufacture, production, sale or possession of slugs and tokens intended to be fraudulently used as substitutes for tokens in a token-operated device — Section 454
Defacing a current coin — Section 456
Making, publishing, printing, executing, issuing, distributing or circulating a likeness of a current bank-note or a government or bank obligation or security — Section 457
Knowingly import, export, manufacture, sell instruments or literature for illicit drug use — Section 462.2
Attempting to commit, or being an accessory after the fact to, an offence punishable on summary conviction — Section 463(c)
Counselling an offence punishable on summary conviction that is not committed — Section 464(b)
Conspiracy to commit offence punishable on summary conviction — Section 465(1)(d)
Failure to comply with publication bans — Section 486.6
Failure to comply with preservation demand made under section 487.012 — Section 487.0197
Failure to comply with preservation or production order made under sections 487.013 to 487.018 — Section 487.0198
Failure to destroy data in accordance with section 487.0194 — Section 487.0199
Improper use of bodily substances taken under warrant — Section 487.08(3)
Publication of document with information with respect to search warrant without consent of persons referenced in warrant — Section 487.2
Failure to comply with subsections 490.02911(1) or (2) – i.e. failure to advise police service of verdict of NCR for an offence committed outside Canada upon entry into Canada or, if already in Canada, to advise police service of a change of address — Section 490.0312
Failure to comply with an order directing that a matter not be published — Section 517
Failure to comply with an order restricting publication of evidence taken at a preliminary inquiry — Section 539(3)
Publish or report an admission or confession tendered in evidence at a preliminary inquiry — Section 542(2)
Publish or broadcast any part of a trial where the jury was not present before jury retires to consider verdict — Section 648
Disclosure of information relating to jury proceedings — Section 649
Using or authorizing the use of an application for federal employment that contravenes subsection 672.37(2) by including a section that requires disclosure of NCR material — Section 672.37(3)
Failure to comply with an order restricting publication of information that could identify victim or witness — Section 672.501(11)
Improper use or disclosure of bodily substance or results of test provided under a probation order — Section 732.11(4)
Improper use or disclosure of bodily substance or results of test provided under a conditional sentence order — Section 742.31(4)
Improper use or disclosure of bodily substance or results of test provided under a recognizance under sections 810 through 810.2 — Section 810.4(4)
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
Possession of 30 grams or less of cannabis (marihuana) or 1 gram or less of cannabis resin — Section 4(5)
All other Criminal Code or Controlled Drugs and Substances Act offences can be prosecuted by way of indictment and you should therefore answer “Yes”.
If you answer "yes" to any of questions 3, 4, 5 or 6 do not answer the questions in section C. Go directly to section D and sign to certify that the information you have just provided is true.
Why is this question being asked?
Under clause 4(b) of the Juries Act jurors can be ineligible for jury duty due to personal reasons, including past convictions of this nature.
Clause 638(1) (c) of the Criminal Code also allows potential jurors to be dismissed because they have been convicted of an offence for which they were sentenced to prison for more than 12 months.
Having people serve on a jury who themselves have certain types of criminal convictions undermines confidence in the justice system.
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Bullshyte.
The man shot a drunk armed thug that had invaded his property and tried to rob him.
He was found "not guilty" by a jury of his peers.
Try living amongst Indian Posse, Native Syndicate, Native Syndicate Killers et al every day.
I dare anyone who thinks it's no big deal to give it a try.
Why isn't Trudeau saying "we need to cleanse our Society of this blight."
I dare anyone who thinks it's no big deal to give it a try.
Why isn't Trudeau saying "we need to cleanse our Society of this blight."
Well of course because no one is responsible for their own actions. Except white males with jobs.
MALCOLM: Half of prospective Boushie jurors were Aboriginal, says member of jury pool | Toronto Sun
The truth is starting to come out.
The truth is starting to come out.
Centuries of oppression? Check.
Indians punished for being Indians? Check.
Indians murdered for being Indians? Check.
White people with carte blanche to murder Indians pretty much any time they were feeling frisky? Check.
Does any of it matter? Nope.
Two people. One presented a threat of deadly force. The other defended with deadly force. NOT the culmination, or epitome, or representation of half a millennium of whatever. NOT about Boushie's state of mind, level of intoxication, friends and affiliations, or race, notwithstanding how hard petros is trying to make it about that. NOT about Stanley's race, or feelings toward Indians.
Two men. Dark night. One presented the other with a threat of imminent death or grievous bodily harm. The other acted in his defense.
Two men. Not two races, not two peoples, not 500 years. Two men. One dark night.
We don't try folk on what their ancestors, or their countries, or their cultures, may be or may have been.
Two men. One dark night. I'm sorry it happened. Sorry for Boushie, sorry for Stanley.
It's over. Nobody won.