Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from March 17-21, 2025
In Calgary courts, the Crown is seeking a seven to eight-year sentence for James Francis Pritchard, convicted of sexual assault with a weapon after security video showed him striking his victim with a crowbar. The defense argues for a 3 1/2-year sentence, citing Pritchard's remorse and allowing for probation. In a separate case, Jason Tait, charged with manslaughter and being an accessory after the fact in the death of Keanan Crane, testified he was present during the crime but denied involvement, claiming others killed and dismembered Crane.
