New Brunswick's highest court has rejected the appeals of two men convicted in a 2022 murder in Saint John, upholding their life sentences. The Court of Appeal dismissed the challenges on May 7, 2026, finding no errors in the original trial or sentencing.
Case background
The two men were found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of a Saint John resident in 2022. They received life sentences with no chance of parole for at least 15 years. The appeals argued that the trial judge had made mistakes in jury instructions and evidence rulings.
Court's decision
In a unanimous decision, the three-judge panel ruled that the trial was fair and the sentences were appropriate. The court stated that the evidence clearly supported the convictions and that the legal arguments presented did not warrant a new trial or sentence reduction.
The decision brings a close to the legal proceedings for the two men, who remain in custody. The victim's family expressed relief at the outcome, saying they can now move forward.
