Defence lawyer requests terrorism charges against Calgary man stayed due to trial delays exceeding 2016 R. v. Jordan decision.
Defence lawyer Pawel Milczarek requests charges against Calgary man Jamal Borhot accused of terrorism offences be stayed due to court delays. Borhot's trial has faced multiple disruptions, including changes in lawyers and trial cancellations. Delays exceed Supreme Court of Canada's 2016 R. v. Jordan decision, which sets time limits for trials. Crown prosecutor Domenic Puglia argues that much of the delay is due to defence actions and that the case's complexity allows for some leeway in calculating delay.
April 15, 2024
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