By Megan Eichhorn
On October 31, 2009, the Calgary Herald reported that the first case heard in the Calgary Court Centre’s new high-security courtroom was a high-risk preliminary hearing for a gang-related shooting. The room features floor-to-ceiling Plexiglass. The alleged gang members on trial will face charges of attempted murder and weapon offences in relation to last year’s exchange of gunfire with a rival gang.
The article only quotes the lawyer of one of the men facing charges, but no one else involved in the case. Dates and locations are also stated, which could be considered facts. The article seems to emphasize the dangerous nature of these gangs by using the words “high-risk” and “high-security.” The mention of the extent of the plexiglass also accomplishes this.
This article continues in the same direction as the many previous pieces about what measures the city of Calgary is taking in relation to gangs. There seems to be many reports on this topic, which makes sense because it is a matter of public safety. Calgarians clearly want to know what the government is doing to protect citizens.
References
Four alleged Calgary gangsters to stand trial in high-risk courtoom. (2009, October 31). Calgary Herald. Retrieved November 5, 2009, from http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Four+alleged+Calgary+gangsters+stand+trial+high+risk+courtroom/2166344/story.html
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