A long-time member of the Nanaimo Hells Angels was sentenced to five years in prison for his role in the extortion of and theft from a former associate.
Robert (Fred) Widdifield was convicted last December of trying to strong-arm his former business partner into handing over cash and a yacht.
B.C. Supreme Court Justice Robin Baird sentenced the 63-year-old last week and released his reasons Thursday.
The former friend, identified only as J.H. in court, ...
