Special prosecutor assigned to Pimm case

A special prosecutor will now be looking over evidence in the domestic dispute case involving Peace River North MLA Pat Pimm.

Mark Jette is a Vancouver lawyer who has been assigned by the Criminal Justice Branch to take on the case and review all police recommendations. Jette will also determine whether charges will be laid.

Pimm resigned from the Liberal caucus and from his post as a parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Energy and Mines on June 27, after having spent the night in jail.

He had been arrested by Fort St. John RCMP after a domestic dispute with his wife, Jody.

Special Prosecutors handle cases involving high-profile people and politicians to ensure there is no perception of improper influence in the case.