Canadian court orders new trial for Cameron Gagne due to his defense paralegal dating the prosecutor.

In British Columbia, a new trial has been ordered for Cameron Gagne, who was convicted of sexual assault, after it was discovered that his defense lawyer's paralegal was dating the Crown prosecutor during the trial. Justice Veronica Jackson ruled that the relationship, which was not disclosed to Gagne, created an "appearance of unfairness," leading to the decision for a retrial.

December 03, 2024
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