Community to support deceased’s family at accused murderer’s court appearance
People planning to gather outside an accused murderer’s court appearance say they’re going to be there not to protest, but to support a shooting victim.
The gathering will be outside the North Battleford Provincial Court on Thursday morning, Aug. 18, before Gerald Stanley makes his second appearance on the charge of second-degree murder in Colten Boushie’s death.
Janel Baker, who helped plan the event, stressed it’s not meant to be a protest, just a show of support for Boushie.
“This is not a protest in any way but a peace gathering to show our support and all our condolences to (Boushie) and his family,” she said. “We want justice and to show people that all lives matter regardless of race or social status.”