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Judge Freezes $8.5M in Trust Funds | Calgary News
A judge in Alberta has frozen $8.5 million in assets tied to lawyer Jeffrey Rath and his company after the Tallcree First Nation accused him of mishandling funds meant for band members. The dispute stems from a 2017 federal settlement of $15 million, with the band’s chief seeking Rath’s removal as trustee. While no charges have been proven, the judge acted to prevent potential loss of funds. Rath, recently in the spotlight for his role in the “Stay Free Alberta” movement, declined to comment but argued the band hadn’t contacted him and that a wealth firm managed the money—suggesting the real…
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