Full parole granted to SUV passenger convicted in Calgary police officer's death
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A man convicted of manslaughter for his role in the death of a Calgary police officer almost three years ago has been granted full parole.
A man convicted of manslaughter for his role in the death of a Calgary police officer almost three years ago has been granted full parole.
Sgt. Andrew Harnett, 37, died after he was dragged by an SUV and fell into the path of an oncoming car on Dec. 31, 2020.
The passenger in the vehicle, Amir Abdulrahman, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in 2021 and was sentenced to five years in prison.
Abdulrahman was granted day parole in May and, in a decision last week, a Parole Board of Canada panel decided he can now be released.
"The board is satisfied that you have continued to make positive progress, while on day parole, and that your risk can be managed on a broader form of release," reads the decision released last week.
"The board grants full parole at the expiry of the current period of day parole. It is the board's opinion that you will not present an undue risk to society, if released on full parole, and that your release will contribute to the protection of society, by facilitating your reintegration into society as a law-abiding citizen."
Abdulrahman has been living in a Calgary halfway house.
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