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Court Backups Cost Accused His Trial | Calgary News
A Calgary judge just tossed out a sexual assault case because the court system failed to prepare for trial — leaving the accused free despite a 2013 charge. The trial, meant for one day in May, was delayed due to lack of courtroom staff, even though everyone else — Crown, defense, witnesses, and even a judge — was ready. The delay pushed past the 18-month Supreme Court deadline, violating Charter rights to a timely trial. The Crown had chances to reschedule, but didn’t act. The judge ruled a judicial stay was the only fair outcome — a stark reminder of how court backlogs can derail justice…
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