Joe Leong Trial
Former Kamloops city councillor fined for taking advantage of society funds
KAMLOOPS — A former city councillor and director of the Kamloops Heritage Railway Society who shifted $100,000 of organization money into his account and back twice will face a $2,000 fine after pleading guilty to two counts under the province’s Society Act. Joe Leong, 65, was originally charged with two counts of fraud, two counts...
Accused in Kamloops fraud case could have charges dropped in favour of plea bargain
KAMLOOPS - The trial for a former city councillor is cancelled as Crown counsel expects to hear a guilty plea next month. Crown prosecutor Chris Balison confirmed a judge cancelled Joe Leong’s August jury trial yesterday, July 27, but says details of the change in court process have not been made public yet. Joe Leong...