BC Judge Dismisses Convicted Killer’s Bid to Have Case Thrown out Over Delay

A person enters The Law Courts building, which is home to B.C. Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal, in Vancouver, on Jan. 12, 2026. The Canadian Press/Ethan Cairns

A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has dismissed an application by a man convicted of first-degree murder to have the case thrown out over his claim that trial delays violated his Charter rights.

The BC Prosecution Service confirms Justice Jennifer Duncan ruled against Brandon Teixeira’s bid to stay the conviction in the killing police have linked to organized crime.