The B.C. man who drove a automotive into Burrard Inlet as part of a livestreamed social media stunt gained’t spend time behind bars.
Jawad Mazen Fawwaz drove his automobile into the waters off Rocky Level Park in Port Moody on March 4, leaping out of the automotive earlier than it submerged.
In September, he pleaded responsible to at least one depend of mischief beneath $5,000.
The court docket heard that on the time of the incident, Fawwaz advised police his brakes had failed, however that police later found he had executed it intentionally in response to a livestreamer’s provide of US$10,000.
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The following emergency response compelled a 16-hour closure of the boat launch, and left the Metropolis of Port Moody with a $3,000 cleanup invoice.
“He was targeted on notoriety and egocentric features. He gave the impression to be wilfully blind to the results of his actions to everybody round him,” Crown prosecutor Ira Tee advised the court docket.
“It was clear this was a really dumb determination and the explanation for doing so, was for egocentric causes.”
Fawwaz’s lawyer Evi Dos Santos stated her shopper was “embarrassed, shamed and regretful.”
“He’s not a foul individual. He was misguided in his actions … he was surrounded by individuals who motivated him to do this silly factor,” she stated.
Fawwaz didn’t make an announcement to the court docket.
Provincial Courtroom Choose Anja Brown in the end accepted a joint submission from Crown and defence, handing Fawwaz a conditional discharge and 12 months of probation.
“It was actually an entire waste of public sources as a result of immature and silly actions of Mr. Fawwaz,” Brown stated.
“You’re getting a fortunate break. It’s since you’re showing as a younger man earlier than the court docket and also you’ve entered a responsible plea early, which implies you’re taking accountability.”
Fawwaz should abide by situations together with maintaining the peace and offering updates to his probation officer.
He should additionally carry out 30 hours of neighborhood service and pay $2,970 in restitution to the Metropolis of Port Moody.
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