Three Men Accused in Canadian Restaurant Owner's Death Consent to Extradition from Scotland

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Two men have been arrested and charged in Canada for their alleged involvement in the death of a restaurant owner, and their extradition from Scotland has been consented to. Robert Evans, 24, was charged with manslaughter in connection with Mr. Rahman's death, while his father, Robert Busby Evans, 47, and uncle, Barry Evans, 54, were charged with being an accessory after the fact to commit an indictable offence. The events unfolded after a dispute over an unpaid restaurant bill, during which Mr. Evans is alleged to have struck Mr. Rahman outside The Curry House restaurant in Owen Sound, Ontario. Mr. Rahman died in hospital a week after the incident.

Key Takeaways:

  • Three men from the same family, Robert Evans, Robert Busby Evans, and Barry Evans, have been charged in connection with the death of Sharif Rahman in Ontario, Canada.
  • Robert Evans, 24, was charged with manslaughter, while Robert Busby Evans, 47, and Barry Evans, 54, were charged with being an accessory after the fact to commit an indictable offence.
  • The men have given their consent to extradition from Scotland to face trial in Canada following a dual criminality ruling by Sheriff Julius Komorowski.
  • The dual criminality requirement is a condition for extradition, which requires that the alleged conduct be an offence under both the laws of Scotland and Canada and punishable by at least 12 months in jail.
  • Robert Evans is alleged to have struck Mr. Rahman in a dispute over an unpaid restaurant bill, and Mr. Rahman died in hospital a week after the incident.
  • Barry Evans is accused of driving his nephew 40 miles away to avoid apprehension and telling him to "run, run" before letting him get in his car.
  • Robert Busby Evans is alleged to have booked his son's one-way flight back to the UK from Canada.
  • The cases were remanded in custody, and the extradition will be referred to Scottish ministers.

Statistics:

  • The incident occurred in August 2023, outside The Curry House restaurant in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada.
  • Robert Evans, 24, and his father, Robert Busby Evans, 47, are from the same family as accused.
  • Barry Evans, 54, is also a part of the family involved in the alleged crime.

Sources:

  • The Scotsman Online: "Three men accused of involvement in restaurant owner's death in Canada agree to extradition" (exact quote from the article)
  • Edinburgh Sheriff Court records: "Robert Busby Evans v HM Advocate" and "Barry Evans v HM Advocate"