The sentencing of Frank James Frenchman, who a jury found guilty of second degree murder in March, will take place this week.
According to Frenchman’s lawyer, Naeem Rauf, the defense requested the sentencing be postponed because the Gladue report “came in very late.”
The report examines factors related to a person’s indigenous background, which may be relevant to the sentencing process.
The sentencing was scheduled to take place in Edmonton on June 12. According to Rauf, it has been rescheduled for 10 a.m. on July 25, in Edmonton.
Frenchman killed 83-year-old Bonnyville resident Alfred Wagner during a home invasion and robbery in October 2016. His sister Arizona Chastity Frenchman, was also involved. She pled guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to five years in jail in November 2018.
Under Canadian law, second degree murder carries a life sentence in prison. In previous comments, Crown prosecutor Jeff Rudiak said arguments at the sentencing hearing would be focused on the length of time before Frenchman is eligible for parole.
