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B.C. killer seeks to attend sentencing by video as lawyer cites safety concerns

Ibrahim Ali, convicted of murder, wants to attend sentencing by video due to safety concerns, according to his defense lawyer.
The victim's father, allegedly bringing a gun to court, was issued a five-year weapons ban after two licensed guns were seized from his home.
The Crown opposes Ali attending sentencing remotely, as family members of the victim are traveling from China to deliver victim impact statements in person.

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Ibrahim Ali seeks to attend his B.C. murder sentencing by video, lawyer citing safety

VANCOUVER -- A man convicted of the first-degree murder of a 13-year-old girl wants to appear at his sentencing hearing by video over fear for his safety, his lawyer told a B.C. Supreme Court hearing on Tuesday.

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B.C. killer seeks to attend sentencing by video as lawyer cites safety concerns

VANCOUVER — A defence lawyer for Ibrahim Ali, who was convicted of first-degree murder of a 13-year-old girl in Burnaby, B.C., says the man wants to appear at his sentencing hearing by video over fear for his safety. Kevin McCollough told a B.C. Supreme Court judge that Ali’s attendance in person poses “real safety issues” and he’s prepared to file additional affidavits to support the defence position. Ali’s defence has previously told the cour…

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