Crown seeks Supreme Court appeal in Bernie Herman case 

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In April 2026, the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal reduced Herman’s sentence from 11 years to eight years. The appeal court also upheld the trial judge’s rejection of Herman’s self-defence argument. 

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However, the appeal court found there was an air of reality to the defence of provocation, which allowed the manslaughter conviction to stand. 

In its application to the Supreme Court, the Crown argues Braden Herman’s actions did not amount to an assault, attempted assault, threat or other qualifying offence under the Criminal Code to justify the application of provocation. The Crown also argues that the possibility of a future assault is not enough to trigger the defence of provocation. 

A decision on whether the Supreme Court will hear the case is expected later this year. 

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susan.mcneil@pattisonmedia.com