By Ethan Ready
Ed John

John opts for BC Supreme Court jury in not guilty plea to alleged sex crimes

Jul 8, 2020 | 11:12 AM

PRINCE GEORGE – Former BC cabinet minister Ed John pleaded not guilty to four counts of what’s been referred to as historic sex crimes.

The allegations date back to 1974 between the time of March 1st and September 15th.

John’s lawyer entered the plea by telephone on Wednesday during the arraignment hearing held at Prince George Provincial Court. The indigenous leader did not appear in court.

John is a hereditary chief and last worked in government as a special advisor for B.C.’s Indigenous child welfare system.

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John has elected to be tried by Supreme Court Judge and Jury. The matter has been adjourned to July 16, 2020, before the Judicial Case Manager to fix a date for the pretrial conference and Preliminary Inquiry.

by Ethan Ready

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