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A judge rebuked Edmonton police for threatening to release investigation details to pressure sentencing in the Ashley Rattlesnake case, calling the move "reprehensible" and a threat to justice.
Court of King’s Bench Justice Jody Fraser condemned the Edmonton Police Service for attempting to influence sentencing in the Ashley Rattlesnake case, calling its threat to release investigation details if a plea deal proceeded “reprehensible.” The EPS opposed a proposed manslaughter plea with an eight-year sentence, urging a higher penalty and warning of public disclosure.
Justice Fraser stressed that police have no authority over charges or sentences, which are the province of prosecutors and judges, and warned the actions risked obstructing justice.
The incident has raised concerns about police overreach and the independence of the judicial system.
Un juez reprendió a la policía de Edmonton por amenazar con divulgar detalles de la investigación para presionar la sentencia en el caso de Ashley Rattlesnake, calificando la medida de "reprensible" y una amenaza para la justicia.