June 22, 1947 - Brian Beaucage
A career criminal whose most consequential moment came not in the streets but inside a federal prison, Beaucage emerged from the 1971 Kingston Penitentiary riot as one of its recognized leaders — a distinction that placed him at the center of one of the most violent episodes in Canadian correctional history. The plea arrangement that followed drew lasting scrutiny, raising questions about the limits of prosecutorial discretion that the Canadian legal community has not fully set aside.
From Wikipedia
Brian Leslie Beaucage (22 June 1947 – 3 March 1991), better known as "Bo" Beaucage, was a Canadian gangster, outlaw biker and convicted criminal best known as one of the leaders of the 1971 Kingston Penitentiary riot. His plea bargain with the Crown in 1971 is one of the most controversial plea bargains in Canadian legal history.
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