Brother of slain Calgary police officer speaks out on day parole release of man convicted in killing
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The brother of a slain Calgary police officer says the day parole release of one of the men convicted of killing Andrew Harnett barely a year after sentencing is shocking and "laughable."
The brother of a slain Calgary police officer says the day parole release of one of the men convicted of killing Andrew Harnett barely a year after sentencing is shocking and "laughable."
Jason Harnett said in an email reply to a question from CTV News that he's "shocked it (parole) was coming up for review so soon," considering the passenger was sentenced for manslaughter in January 2022.
He also was critical of the communications process of the Alberta justice system.
"We were not aware of the parole hearing date or the decision until after the fact, I personally found out through Facebook," Jason said. "The Calgary Police (Service) liaison notified us shortly after."
He said the sentence doesn't fit the crime.
"The conditions are frankly laughable," he said. "The serious nature of this crime is truly not reflected in the sentence and early parole of this individual.
"Andrew's life was worth so much more."
