Four new Alberta justices include former Olympic boxer Willie deWit
CALGARY — Former Olympic boxer Willie deWit is one of four new judges named to sit on the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench.
Federal Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould announced the appointments Friday.
DeWit, a criminal defence lawyer in Calgary, won a silver medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Games and boxed professionally until 1988.
He won 21 of 23 bouts, including four Canadian heavyweight titles.