The sentencing of Kenneth Jacob Fenton, who pleaded guilty several charges in connection with a crash on April 5, 2016, that killed Const. Sarah Beckett has been delayed until early July.
Fenton pleaded guilty in late May to two counts of impaired driving causing death and dangerous driving causing death.
According to reports from Goldstream News and Chek News, the length of all the statements today made it impossible to complete the sentencing.
The case is adjourned to fix a date for continuation.
Here are some of the moments from the day’s Twitter coverage:
Impact statements to be heard now from Beckett's mom, sister, brother-in-law and husband. @GoldstreamNews
— Joel Tansey (@JoelTanseyJT) June 28, 2017
Tearful Brad Aschenbrenner tells court that he will never forget the look on son's face when he told of Beckett's death. @GoldstreamNews
— Joel Tansey (@joelgazette) June 28, 2017
Visibly shaking, Beckett's husband just read emotional victim impact statement in court. Many in tears @CHEK_News
— April Lawrence (@AprilCHEK) June 28, 2017
Drunk driving causes more grief and loss than any other in the country, Crown says. @GoldstreamNews
— Joel Tansey (@joelgazette) June 28, 2017
Previous alcohol driving incidents and Fenton's driving record also aggravating factors. @GoldstreamNews
— Joel Tansey (@joelgazette) June 28, 2017
He has a history of driving irresponsibly and in combination with alcohol, Crown says. @GoldstreamNews
— Joel Tansey (@joelgazette) June 28, 2017
Comments to nurses at hospital that blamed Beckett also a factor. Fenton said "she came out of nowhere" and "T-boned him". @GoldstreamNews
— Joel Tansey (@joelgazette) June 28, 2017
Sentencing hearing for Kenneth Jacob Fenton taking longer than expected. Decision unlikely today. @CHEK_News
— April Lawrence (@AprilCHEK) June 28, 2017
Crown recommending sentence between 3 and 5 years in prison for Fenton @CHEK_News
— April Lawrence (@AprilCHEK) June 28, 2017
Defence asking for a 3 year sentence and a 5 year driving prohibition after sentence complete. @GoldstreamNews #yyjnews
— Joel Tansey (@joelgazette) June 28, 2017
"Fenton made a very serious error in judgment," Marshall says. Adds that there was no malicious intent. @GoldstreamNews
— Joel Tansey (@joelgazette) June 28, 2017
Fenton has not been drinking since September of 2016 according to his defence lawyer. @GoldstreamNews
— Joel Tansey (@joelgazette) June 28, 2017
Fenton's best friend also committed suicide in January of 2012. The 2016 friend's death brought back bad memories. @GoldstreamNews
— Joel Tansey (@joelgazette) June 28, 2017
Comments to nurses came while he was in a state of shock, defence argues. @GoldstreamNews
— Joel Tansey (@joelgazette) June 28, 2017
Case adjourned to July 6. Not enough time to complete proceedings today. @GoldstreamNews
— Joel Tansey (@joelgazette) June 28, 2017
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