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B.C. Conservative MLA Hon Chan charged with choking, assault and uttering threats
Hon Chan faces assault, choking, and threat charges after an alleged Jan. 12 incident; he was removed from caucus for accountability, with court appearance on April 22.
- On Thursday, Richmond Centre MLA Hon Chan was removed from the Conservative Party caucus after being charged with assault, assault by choking, and uttering threats. Interim Leader Trevor Halford announced the immediate ouster.
- The Prosecution Service appointed special prosecutor Andi MacKay on June 27, 2025, to investigate allegations of domestic violence occurring in Richmond on Jan. 12, 2024. The file designates intimate partner violence.
- Interim Leader Trevor Halford stated he was informed of the charges Wednesday, noting the Conservative Party had no prior knowledge of the matter. "Any allegations of domestic violence are taken seriously," Halford said.
- Charged under the name Hon-Sang Chan, the legislator has a first court appearance scheduled for April 22 in Richmond provincial court. The Prosecution Service confirmed the charges.
- The Conservative Party emphasized that public trust requires the highest accountability standards. The Opposition continues to serve as the official voice for British Columbia.
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B.C. Conservative MLA Hon Chan charged with choking, assault and uttering threats
VICTORIA - British Columbia Conservative MLA Hon Chan has been charged with assault, assault by choking and uttering threats in a case of alleged intimate partner violence, prompting his removal
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