Alleged Tumbler Ridge shooting co-conspirator James Cody Bryant indicted by grand jury
James Cody Bryant has been indicted by a U.S. grand jury for conspiracy to murder in connection with a school shooting in Tumbler Ridge. The indictment alleges Bryant provided advice, funding, and technical support to the shooter.
Why it matters
This case highlights the legal consequences for individuals who facilitate violent crimes across international borders via digital platforms.
The indictment of 30-year-old James Bryant for conspiracy to murder persons in a foreign country means there is probable cause for prosecutors to pursue the case.
Emily Langlie, a spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney's Office, said last week that an indictment would mean a preliminary hearing in the case scheduled for Oct. 20 would be eliminated.
Bryant, whose lawyers say uses she/her pronouns and goes by the name Melody , was denied bail a day ahead of Wednesday's indictment.
U.S. resident allegedly gave advice, money to Tumbler Ridge shooter
A statement issued by the U.S. Department of Justice says the indictment "details several overt acts that Bryant took to further the school shooting conspiracy."
Eight victims were shot dead in Tumbler Ridge by 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar in February, including five students and a teacher at a secondary school.
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