Elevate your local knowledge

Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!

Select Region

Selecting your primary region ensures you get the stories that matter to you first.

Appeal date set Calgary reservist convicted in fatal training accident

CP27354168
Capt. Darryl Watts speaks during an interview with The Canadian Press in Calgary on Dec 8, 2010. An appeal date has been set in April for Watts, a veteran Canadian Forces reservist convicted for his role in a deadly Afghanistan training accident.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

CALGARY – An appeal date has been set in April for a veteran Canadian Forces reservist convicted for his role in a deadly Afghanistan training accident.

Darryl Watts was found guilty in December 2012 of unlawfully causing bodily harm and negligent performance of military duty, but not guilty of manslaughter.

He was demoted two ranks to lieutenant from major and given a severe reprimand.

Watts filed an appeal of both his sentence and conviction last year.

The Court Martial Appeal Court has scheduled a hearing for April 4 in Calgary.

Cpl. Josh Baker, 24, died and four others were seriously injured when a C-19 Claymore anti-personnel mine loaded with 700 steel balls peppered a platoon on a practice range in February 2010.

News from © The Canadian Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?

Create a free account

The Canadian Press

The Canadian Press is Canada's trusted news source and leader in providing real-time, bilingual multimedia stories across print, broadcast and digital platforms.

Related Articles