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The Beginning
22-year-old Colten Boushie and four of his friends go out for a day of drinking and swimming. On their way back home to Red Pheasant First Nation, they stop on Stanley's farm looking for help with a flat tire. Boushie is fatally shot in the back of the head. -
The Arrest
54-year-old Gerald Stanley is charged with second degree murder. The public started a GoFundMe page to help pay for his legal fees. The RCMP identify Boushie and take the people that were in the car with Colten into custody as part of a linked theft investigation. Boushie's family tell reporters that Boushie and his friends drove into Stanley's farm searching for help with a flat tire. -
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Gets Involved
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations criticize the RCMP for a racially biased news release. Chief of FSIN, Bobby Cameron says the law-enforcement agency involved provided "just enough prejudicial information for the average reader to draw their own conclusions that the shooting was somehow justified." -
The Facebook post
Saskatchewan Premier, Brad Wall issued a post on Facebook condemning "racist and hated-filled comments" that have become common following the tragic events of Boushie's death. "None of us should be jumping to conclusions about what happened..." -
The Plea
The accused, Gerald Stanley appears in the North Battleford courtroom, pleading not guilty. Stanley's lawyer asked for bail. -
Stanley is Granted Bail
Stanley is released from jail on $10,000 cash bail and is demanded to remain within a six kilometer radius of his home and is monitored electronically. He is to have no contact with Boushie's family. The FSIN expresses major disappointment regarding this issue. -
The Resignation
Ben Kautz (Rural Municipality of Browning councilor) was asked to resign after he made a highly inappropriate comment on social media regarding Colten's shooting saying, "[Stanley's] only mistake was leaving witnesses." -
Day 1: The Preliminary Hearing
On the first day of Stanley's preliminary hearing, the Boushie family and some of Colten's friends crowd the North Battleford provincial courtroom, to see if the evidence is enough to order a trial. -
Day 2: The Preliminary Hearing
The hearing continues, while Scott Spencer (Stanley's lawyer) tells reporters that there has been "many threats" against his client and that "it has been a constant concern for the Stanley Family." -
Day 3: Last Day of the Hearing
The judge comes to the conclusion that the is enough evidence for Stanley to go on trial. Colten's family and friends are satisfied with this, as they see an opportunity for Boushie to get some justice. -
The Anniversary
It is the one year anniversary of Colten Boushie's death and more than 100 people come to the Chief Glen Keskotagan Community Centre on Red Pheasant First Nation for a memorial feast to honour him. -
Jury Selection
The jury selection takes place; seven women and five men. -
The Prosecution: Opening Statement
The Crown (federal prosecutor) calls its first witnesses. -
The Prosecution: Closing Statement
The Crown (federal prosecution) closes its case and allows the defense its turn. -
The Defense: Opening Statement
The defense opens its case. Gerald Stanley is called to testify. -
THe Defense: Closing Statement
The defense closes its argument, and both sides are allowed their last words before the deliberation begins. -
The Verdict
The jury finds Gerald Stanley not guilty (without appeal) of his changes for murder in the second degree after deliberating for 13 hours.
