Craig James, former clerk of the B.C. legislature has been found guilty of fraud and breach of trust in relation to clothing he bought as a work expense. (Photo credit: The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck)
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Former clerk of B.C. legislature guilty of fraud and breach of trust
May 19, 2022 | 10:10 AM
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The former clerk of the B.C. legislature has been found guilty of fraud and breach of trust, but a judge has found him not guilty of similar charges related to a $258,000 retirement fund and the use of a wood splitter.
B.C. Supreme Court Justice Heather Holmes ruled Craig James dishonestly described clothing he purchased as work attire when he knew it was not.
The judge said James breached the standard of conduct expected of a public official and his purpose was a dishonest one to benefit himself.
Holmes said the dress shirts, ties and a suit purchased at Brooks Brothers in August 2018 at a cost of about $1,800 were described as chamber attire in expenses, when James knew they were not.
