Canada's Justice Minister orders new trial for Claude Paquin, convicted of 1983 murders, due to new evidence.
Canada's Justice Minister, Arif Virani, has ordered a new trial for Claude Paquin, convicted of two first-degree murders in Quebec in 1983, due to new evidence suggesting a potential miscarriage of justice. Paquin's application for criminal conviction review was submitted in January 2020, and the new trial will return the matter to the courts to address relevant legal issues. The Minister's decision does not determine Paquin's guilt or innocence.
April 29, 2024
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