Man's assault charges dropped in Toronto due to judge shortage, breaching timely trial right.
A man accused of sexual and physical assault in Toronto had his charges dropped in April due to a lack of judges in the region, leading to a breach of his constitutional right to a timely trial. Emron Constantine faced multiple counts, but Ontario Superior Court Justice Catherine Rhinelander stayed the charges, citing judge shortages as the primary cause for delays. The justice system faces criticism for its backlog of cases.
May 11, 2024
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