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Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Stephen Harper must be brought to task

Once again the mainstream media has failed to make the connection between the PMO and Stephen Harper for whatever reason, and we all know it is partisanship, the media refuses to tell Canadians that the Prime Minister is the head of the Prime Ministers Office and the Capo di tutti Capi and Nigel Wright was merely an under boss.

An acquittal for Duffy, an obliteration for Stephen Harper’s PMO

In setting Mike Duffy free, the judge used his incendiary decision to rebuke Harper’s inner circle—and give Canadians a lesson in the justice system
So Vaillancourt began with an odd homily, one it’s worth quoting at length:
“Prior to embarking on a count by count analysis of this case it is worthwhile to hearken back to some basic principles that are at play in all criminal cases. I would like to relate an interesting encounter that I experienced near the commencement of this trial that demonstrates the difference between the legal presumption of innocence and the application of that presumption by many citizens. I was returning to the courthouse after lunch break when I heard a man who was soliciting funds from passersby say, ‘Sir! Sir!’ I stopped and began to check out my monetary situation. However, the stranger did not ask me for a financial contribution. Instead, he asked me if I was connected to the Duffy trial. I advised him that I was. He then inquired whether I was counsel. I advised him that I was not, but I did tell him that I was the judge hearing the case. Without missing a beat, my newfound friend enthusiastically stated, ‘Throw him in jail.’ “
At this, members of the public and the reporters gathered in the courthouse laughed—Vaillancourt was telling a story, and acting out the parts of his two characters, the robe-less judge back from lunch, the news-junky panhandler.
It should be noted that Heather Duffy, sitting to her husband’s right, did not laugh. Indeed, Duffy, wearing a leprechaun-green tie, could have faced a long jail term.
Vaillancourt continued:
“The aforementioned exchange highlights two important aspects of Sen. Duffy’s trial. Firstly, the scenario illustrates the public awareness and interest in these proceedings. Secondly, and more importantly, the exchange draws attention to the overarching touchstone principle of criminal law in Canada—namely, that everyone is presumed innocent until the Crown proves them guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Although the stranger drew my attention to the principle, his enthusiastic response highlighted a contrary position to the presumption of innocence. I think it is fair to say that many people may share the belief that when someone is charged with a criminal offence, they are guilty. This is not the law of the land.”

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