2 men who refused to testify at murder trial jailed
Updated Fri. Jun. 29 2007 5:50 PM ET
Canadian Press
WINNIPEG -- Two Winnipeg gang members who refused to testify at the trial of a man accused of killing a bystander have been handed stiff sentences for their silence.
Cory Amyotte was sent to prison for four years for contempt of court, while Gharib Abdullah will serve 3 1/2 years.
The two refused to take the stand at the trial of a rival gang member, who was convicted this week of ordering a co-accused to shoot at them.
A stray bullet hit and killed 17-year-old Phil Haiart who was walking in the vicinity.
A third man who would not testify has already started serving his three-year sentence.
The judge ordered there be no parole eligibility for all three men.
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