Involuntary manslaughter charge upheld by co-defendant in 2020 death of Lethbridge man – Lethbridge | The Canadian News

Jason Crane Chief has had his manslaughter charge suspended, which means he will not proceed to trial.

The 28-year-old was indicted in April 2020 for the beating death of Mark Moore.

Moore, 43, was killed when a party inside his apartment turned violent and he was kicked, beaten and beaten with wooden chairs.

Crane boss and co-defendant Justin White Cow were originally charged with second degree murder. White Cow pleaded guilty to manslaughter earlier this year and was sentenced to seven years in prison.

During that hearing, the court heard that there were dozens of cuts and abrasions on Moore’s face and body. His nose was broken and there was inflammation in his brain; the cause of death was due to multiple blunt force injuries.

Crane Chief’s charge was also reduced to manslaughter and trial dates were expected to be set on Monday; however, the Crown Prosecutor requested the suspension of the post, which was done on October 20.

The crown said that after the preliminary investigation was conducted and after further review, it was determined that there was no reasonable likelihood of a conviction for Crane Chief.

The case is on hold for a year, if the crown does not reinstate the position within that period of time, it will be withdrawn.