A man involved in the Surrey Six murder case has been found guilty of contempt of court for refusing to answer questions, citing concerns about breaking the inmate code against cooperating with law enforcement. Cody Haevischer was previously convicted of six counts of murder and conspiracy in the gangland execution that took place in Surrey seven years ago. Currently challenging his convictions, Haevischer alleges police misconduct and harsh jail conditions while awaiting trial.
Justice Martha Devlin’s recent ruling highlighted how Haevischer declined to cooperate with the Crown’s inquiries during his testimonial hearing, specifically avoiding discussions about his accomplices in the crime, including fellow members of the Red Scorpions gang. Haevischer justified his silence by referencing an inmate “code” that forbids collaboration with law enforcement, enforced through the threat of severe consequences. Despite claiming fear of harm from other inmates, the judge dismissed these concerns as lacking credibility.