Richmond Centre MLA Hon Chan pleads not guilty to allegations of intimate partner violence. The BC Prosecution Service says Chan’s counsel entered the not-guilty plea on Thursday, and Chan opts for a jury trial.
The upcoming trial is expected to be heard before a jury, according to the prosecution service. Both outlets report the plea and the choice of jury trial. The Vancouver Sun also notes that Chan was expelled from the Conservative party, providing additional political context beyond the court proceedings. Global News focuses primarily on the prosecution service’s update regarding the plea and trial type.
