Repeating the government's tough language on crime, Justice Minister Mickey Amery said, 'I want to be absolutely clear — these criminals are not welcome in Alberta. Nothing is off the table' Two teenage brothers — one 16, the other 18 — are charged with second-degree murder. When the accused appeared in court Monday, something telling happened. Defence lawyer Alain Hepner attended, but no prosecutor was on hand. One was to be assigned later Monday. This is hardly a case of justice delayed. But it’s a reminder that lack of Crown prosecutors, and government-inflicted muddle over how they handle serious cases, has been obvious for years. Justice Minister Mickey Amery said Monday that this stops now. Violent offenders will be brought to trial promptly by new teams of prosecutors devoted to such cases in Calgary and Edmonton ... CLICK HERE for the full news story
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