Ham's Fitness for Trial Questioned in Yang's Murder

0:00John Oneham faces first-degree murder charges for stabbing RCMP Constable Shaylin Yang to death, back in October 2022. His lawyer argued in British Columbia Supreme Court this week that he's mentally fit to stand trial, pushing back against earlier concerns. Two psychiatrists examine Ham and diagnose the psychotic disorder, saying he's unfid right now. But the crown prosecutor isn't picking aside. Noting his grasp of the court process seems solid enough, with a real call coming down to his own. Words. Yang was a three-year veteran serving as a mental health and homeless outreach officer. She lost her life in Burnabee's Broadview Park, just approaching a tent to help someone out, leaving a big void in community policing. Ham took the stand himself during the hearing, though details are under a publication ban. One doctor interviewed him six times in January. Another spent two hours with him, all to test if he can understand charges and join his defense. The judge halted his trial back in January to hold this fitness check, which only looks

1:02at his current state, not the crime day. Now it's up to the court to rule, and get this case moving forward. That's your Vancouver News Today update, AI-powered, and always on.