Special prosecutor named in case of B.C. politician who stepped down as Liberal
VICTORIA — A special prosecutor has been appointed in the case of a member of the B.C. legislature after his announcement this week that he has left the governing Liberal caucus over unspecified allegations.
Pat Pimm said in a statement on Monday that the allegations require him to seek legal advice and while the matter is being resolved he has left caucus but will sit as an Independent.
The Criminal Justice Branch said Wednesday that it has appointed Vancouver lawyer Michael Klein as a special prosecutor and it understands that Pimm was arrested and released for an alleged offence.
It said the RCMP must independently determine whether to submit a report to Crown counsel for a charge assessment.