When I heard the news earlier today that all charges against Moses Mahilal were dropped I was both shocked and elated at the same time. It's incredibly uncommon for Ontario Crown Prosecutors to do the right thing... or to be more specific, to correct the injustice they have already perpetrated by laying charges against the victim of a … [Read more...]
Ontario’s Crown prosecutors insist upon confusing self-defense with assault
Imagine you are out with your girlfriend for the evening. You have a lovely time together and come home in the wee hours of the morning, only to find your front door wide open. Your girlfriend's mother lives with both of you so your concern for her safety immediately goes into overdrive. This being Canada you're not legally allowed to carry a firearm, so you run to the k … [Read more...]
Lawrence Manzer goes on trial one week from today
Lawrence Manzer goes on trial one week from today in a case that should never be before the court at all. The only reason it is appears to be the local RCMP's hatred of someone doing their job and Crown Prosecutor Paul Hawkins' hatred for a decent man doing the right thing when the RCMP won't. Hawkins certainly doesn't seem to have a problem with actual violent criminals or … [Read more...]