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Convicted B.C. Child Abuser Gets Court-Appointed Lawyer to Appeal Sentence

KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, JUL 09 – James Edward Plover was convicted of assault and charged with second-degree murder after a public attack involving intimate partner violence that injured two women, police said.

  • On July 4, 2025, James Plover was found guilty in Kelowna, B.C., of multiple charges including three related to uttering threats and one involving assault by strangulation.
  • Plover was charged in connection with a case involving domestic violence and had been granted bail with a $500 deposit and strict protective measures in place since June 2024, prior to the attack.
  • On the same day, Plover is accused of killing his separated spouse, Bailey Plover, at a parking area and seriously wounding another woman known to him.
  • Bailey Plover was described by her uncle Morey Maslak as a loving mother with a carefree nature, and the family expressed gratitude to witnesses who helped with the arrest.
  • Kelowna RCMP plans to host a public outreach initiative on July 10, coinciding with James Plover’s court date, to address community safety concerns and provide access to support services.
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Convicted B.C. child abuser gets court-appointed lawyer to appeal sentence

But the judge refused to appoint a lawyer for him to appeal his conviction.

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CBC News broke the news in Canada on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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