Ritch Dowrey - 3rdDown in dire condition

[WestCoastJoe]

Who knows why such a vicious attack would take place?

The accused may have been dealing with issues of his own sexual identity.

A tragedy for the Dowrey family. No matter the legal outcome, Ritch will not get his life back.

[West Coast Blue Fan]

We were at the courthouse this morning for the verdict, however it has been pushed back another day.

Wednesday at 9:30 AM at the Provincial courthouse on Main and Cordova, room 513

For anyone wanting to show support for Ritch.

[Ballistic Bob]

CKNW Local News

Woodward guilty
VANCOUVER/CKNW AM 980
Nafeesa Karim | Email news tips to Nafeesa
8/11/2010

The man accused of sucker-punching a gay man at a Davie Street pub has been found guilty of aggravated assault.

Provincial court Judge Jocelyn Palmer took over an hour to deliver her verdict against 37 year old Shawn Woodward.

Woodward was charged after an attack on 62 year old Ritchie Dowrey at the Fountainhead Pub in March 2009.

The victim has permanent brain damage.

The courtroom was packed with friends and family of the victim.

At least 30 people had to stand in the back.

Woodward tried to claim Dowrey tried to touch his crotch before the punch was thrown, but the judge says Woodward created that story to justify the outrageous assault.

[West Coast Blue Fan]

We were there, the judge called him a liar and chastised his attorney for his conduct.

Very bittersweet. Glad that justice prevailed, but heartbroken for Ritch and his family. Hopefully they can begin to move forward.

[Blue In BC]

When will sentencing happen?

[West Coast Blue Fan]

October 22