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Tumbler Ridge Shooting Conspirator Indicted

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A grand jury in Washington state has indicted an alleged co-conspirator in the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting.

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The indictment of 30-year-old James Bryant for conspiracy to murder persons in a foreign country means there is probable cause for prosecutors to pursue the case.

3 of 4 outletsfirst reported 15 Octwording from The Globe and Mail

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Toronto Star15 Oct

A U.S. grand jury in Washington state has indicted James Bryant, a 30-year-old man accused as a co-conspirator in the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting incident. The indictment charges Bryant with conspiracy to murder persons in a foreign country, indicating that there is probable cause for prosecutors to move forward with the case.

U.S. grand jury indicts alleged Tumbler Ridge conspirator James Bryant →3 articles from Toronto Star on this story
CBC15 Oct

A grand jury in Washington state has indicted James Cody Bryant, a 30-year-old resident of Bellingham, on charges related to conspiracy to murder persons in a foreign country for her alleged involvement in planning the Tumbler Ridge school shooting that occurred in February. The indictment alleges that Bryant agreed to record and broadcast the attack online, provided advice on targets and weapons, and sent money to…

Alleged Tumbler Ridge shooting co-conspirator James Cody Bryant indicted by grand jury →2 articles from CBC on this story
National Post14 Oct

The Vancouver Sun reporter Kim Bolan joins a podcast hosted by Dave Breakenridge to discuss U.S. authorities charging an alleged accomplice in connection with the mass shooting that occurred in Tumbler Ridge. The discussion includes details about how the assailant allegedly received help and encouragement from this individual, contributing to one of Canada's worst mass tragedies.

10/3 podcast: Tumbler Ridge Shooting: U.S. Charges Alleged Accomplice in Deadly Rampage →

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  1. 13 Oct

    Bryant, a 30-year-old resident of Bellingham, Wash. — whose lawyers say uses she/her pronouns and goes by the name Melody — was arrested Oct. 6 and charged with one count of conspiracy to murder persons in a foreign country.

    2 outlets · CBC
  2. 14 Oct

    Van Rootselaar killed her mother and brother on Feb. 10 this year before driving to the high school where she murdered five students and an education assistant before she killed herself.

    2 outlets · Toronto Star
  3. 15 Oct

    A grand jury in Washington state has indicted an alleged co-conspirator in the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting.

    3 outlets · The Globe and Mail

Coverage 7 articles

Where to start Alleged Tumbler Ridge co-conspirator James Cody Bryant 'danger to community,' prosecution argues CBC News

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  • 15 Oct U.S. grand jury indicts alleged Tumbler Ridge conspirator James BryantA U.S. grand jury in Washington state has indicted James Bryant, a 30-year-old man accused as a co-conspirator in the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting incident. The indictment charges Bryant with conspiracy to murder persons in a foreign country, indicating that there is probable cause for prosecutors to move forward with the case.Toronto Star
  • 15 Oct Alleged Tumbler Ridge shooting co-conspirator James Cody Bryant indicted by grand juryA grand jury in Washington state has indicted James Cody Bryant, a 30-year-old resident of Bellingham, on charges related to conspiracy to murder persons in a foreign country for her alleged involvement in planning the Tumbler Ridge school shooting that occurred in February. The indictment alleges that Bryant agreed to record and broadcast the attack online, provided advice on targets and weapons, and sent money to…CBC
  • 15 Oct Alleged Tumbler Ridge conspirator indicted by grand jury in U.S.
    The Globe and Mail
  • 14 Oct 10/3 podcast: Tumbler Ridge Shooting: U.S. Charges Alleged Accomplice in Deadly RampageThe Vancouver Sun reporter Kim Bolan joins a podcast hosted by Dave Breakenridge to discuss U.S. authorities charging an alleged accomplice in connection with the mass shooting that occurred in Tumbler Ridge. The discussion includes details about how the assailant allegedly received help and encouragement from this individual, contributing to one of Canada's worst mass tragedies.National Post
  • 14 Oct U.S. court denies bail to alleged Tumbler Ridge shooting conspirator James BryantA U.S. District Court in Seattle denied bail to James Bryant, who is accused of conspiring with Jesse Van Rootselaar in the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting that occurred in February. Federal prosecutors argued Bryant posed a danger due to his alleged support for and communication with Van Rootselaar before the attack. Despite this, Bryant’s defense attorneys claimed she should be released as she has no criminal record…Toronto Star
  • 14 Oct Washington resident charged with conspiracy in Canada shool shooting is ordered detainedMelody Bryant, from Bellingham, Washington, has been ordered held without bail after being charged with conspiracy related to a school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, Canada, where Jesse Van Rootselaar killed eight people and injured 27 others in February. The charge against Bryant stems from her alleged assistance to Van Rootselaar before the attack.Toronto Star
  • 13 Oct Alleged Tumbler Ridge co-conspirator James Cody Bryant 'danger to community,' prosecution arguesOn Tuesday in Seattle, a district court judge will hear arguments regarding bail for James Cody Bryant, who was arrested on October 6 and charged with conspiracy to murder persons abroad. Prosecutors argue that Bryant, through online interactions, provided financial and logistical support to Tumbler Ridge Secondary School shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar before the attack that killed six people. Assistant United States…CBC

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