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  • So, episode 140 – a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast – right? You should.

    We are joined by Rhiannon and Peter from the amazing 5-4 podcast to chew the fat on the United Sates Supreme Court, politicization of the justice system, and judicial pooping.

    5-4 is a podcast about how much the Supreme Court sucks. It's a progressive and occasionally profane take on the ideological battles at the heart of the Court's most important landmark cases; an irreverent tour of all the ways in which the law is shaped by politics.

    Check out all the ways you can listen to 5-4 at fivefourpod.com

    Remember, you can hang with some law nerds in The Docket’s Discord chatroom. Join the Discord channel, take part in the ongoing chat, and (sometimes) listen to live recordings with this link: https://discord.gg/2TzUamZ

    And as always, a huge thanks to my firm AGP LLP who have not murdered me for editing the podcast at work!

    Subscribe to The Docket on iTunes or you favourite podcast app to get the latest episode pumped straight into your earbuds. If you like the show your subscriptions, comments and ratings really help us (so do that and then do it on your friends computer too).

    Emilie Taman on Twitter: @EmilieTaman

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  • So, episode 139 – a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast – right? You should.

    We are joined by the amazing professor Daphnie Gilbert, who specializes in teaching criminal and constitutional law, to talk about the announcement that the government is delaying (again) the full implementation of Medical Assistance in Dying.

    Daphnie's research interests lie primarily in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, with a particular emphasis on equality rights, reproductive rights, medical assistance in dying (MAiD), sexual violence, and safe sport/abuse in sport. She is the Vice-Chair of Dying with Dignity and the perfect person to cut through the politics of this very important issue.

    But we start with a rant about Conservative leader, Pierre Poilievre's disingenuous spin on car thefts and Danielle Smith's attack on trans youth. Emilie also give an update on the Convoy litigation. Rants all around!

    Remember, you can hang with some law nerds in The Docket’s Discord chatroom. Join the Discord channel, take part in the ongoing chat, and (sometimes) listen to live recordings with this link: https://discord.gg/2TzUamZ

    And as always, a huge thanks to my firm AGP LLP who have not murdered me for editing the podcast at work!

    Subscribe to The Docket on iTunes or you favourite podcast app to get the latest episode pumped straight into your earbuds. If you like the show your subscriptions, comments and ratings really help us (so do that and then do it on your friends computer too).

    Emilie Taman on Twitter: @EmilieTaman

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  • So, episode 138 – a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast – right? You should.

    This episode we dive into the murky world of Ontario judicial appointments under the Ford government and the newly released internal documents that show a disturbing pattern of delay raise questions of political interference.

    Remember, you can hang with some law nerds in The Docket’s Discord chatroom. Join the Discord channel, take part in the ongoing chat, and (sometimes) listen to live recordings with this link: https://discord.gg/2TzUamZ

    And as always, a huge thanks to my firm AGP LLP who have not murdered me for editing the podcast at work!

    Subscribe to The Docket on iTunes or you favourite podcast app to get the latest episode pumped straight into your earbuds. If you like the show your subscriptions, comments and ratings really help us (so do that and then do it on your friends computer too).

    Emilie Taman on Twitter: @EmilieTaman

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  • So, episode 137– a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast – right? You should.

    This episode we sit down with journalist Rachel Gilmore. Some call her a lightning rod for the far right, but more accurately she is a great communicator who delivers excellent short-form news reports that expose misinformation and extremists across all the social media platforms (but not Facebook, sorry olds).

    Because of her journalism Rachel has been on the receiving end of some scary shit - online harassment, stalking, and death threats. And she has spoken out about that too.

    Why don't we do a better job or protecting journalists (and basically all non-white men) from hateful and scary harassment? Is it a problem with the laws (no) or a problem of police priorities (definitely yes)?

    This episode we break it all down with Rachel Gilmore

    You can find Rachel all over the social medias, check out her Linktree.

    Remember, you can hang with some law nerds in The Docket’s Discord chatroom. Join the Discord channel, take part in the ongoing chat, and (sometimes) listen to live recordings with this link: https://discord.gg/2TzUamZ

    And as always, a huge thanks to my firm AGP LLP who have not murdered me for editing the podcast at work!

    Subscribe to The Docket on iTunes or you favourite podcast app to get the latest episode pumped straight into your earbuds. If you like the show your subscriptions, comments and ratings really help us (so do that and then do it on your friends computer too).

    Emilie Taman on Twitter: @EmilieTaman

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  • So, episode 136 – a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast – right? You should.

    We are joined by Benjamin Perrin to talk about his new book, Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial. Ben is a professor at the University of British Columbia, Peter A. Allard School of Law and national best-selling author. He has served in the Prime Minister’s Office as in-house legal counsel and lead policy advisor on criminal justice and public safety, although his views on criminal justice have changed juuuust a little bit since then.

    Michael also rants about the governments new bail laws that were rushed through the House of Commons with little debate and no study.

    Remember, you can hang with some law nerds in The Docket’s Discord chatroom. Join the Discord channel, take part in the ongoing chat, and (sometimes) listen to live recordings with this link: https://discord.gg/2TzUamZ

    And as always, a huge thanks to my firm AGP LLP who have not murdered me for editing the podcast at work!

    Subscribe to The Docket on iTunes or you favourite podcast app to get the latest episode pumped straight into your earbuds. If you like the show your subscriptions, comments and ratings really help us (so do that and then do it on your friends computer too).

    Emilie Taman on Twitter: @EmilieTaman

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  • So, episode 135 – a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast – right? You should.

    We are back! Time to shake the dust of of the microphone and say some words!

    After a brief catch up we offer some free advice to new law students and then take a look at some interesting cases on the Supreme Court of Canada's fall... err... docket.

    Remember, you can hang with some law nerds in The Docket’s Discord chatroom. Join the Discord channel, take part in the ongoing chat, and (sometimes) listen to live recordings with this link: https://discord.gg/2TzUamZ

    And as always, a huge thanks to my firm AGP LLP who have not murdered me for editing the podcast at work!

    Subscribe to The Docket on iTunes or you favourite podcast app to get the latest episode pumped straight into your earbuds. If you like the show your subscriptions, comments and ratings really help us (so do that and then do it on your friends computer too).

    Emilie Taman on Twitter: @EmilieTaman

    Michael Spratt on Twitter: @mspratt

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  • So, episode 134 – a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast – right? You should.

    Your weekly law podcast (that only sporadically releases episodes) is back!

    Emilie and Mike do a 15 minute rapid fire review of all everything that has happened since the last episode and then Mike is joined by law professor and former Special Adviser and Legal Counsel to Prime Minister Steven Harper Ben Perrin.

    During his time in politics Perrin was a tough on crime true believer, but he has changed his mind - especially when it comes to drugs, the opioid epidemic, and decriminalization. Mike and Ben talk about that evolution in thinking and how Canada's current drug policy of criminalization is contributing to a deadly overdose epidemic.

    Read Perrin's oped in the Calgary Herald: I used to agree with Kenney and Poilievre on criminalizing drug users, but I was wrong

    Remember, you can self-isolate in The Docket’s Discord chatroom. Join the Discord channel, take part in the ongoing chat, and listen to live recordings with this link: https://discord.gg/2TzUamZ

    And as always, a huge thanks to my firm Abergel Goldstein & Partners who have not murdered me for editing the podcast at work!

    Subscribe to The Docket on iTunes or you favourite podcast app to get the latest episode pumped straight into your earbuds. If you like the show your subscriptions, comments and ratings really help us (so do that and then do it on your friends computer too).

    Emilie Taman on Twitter: @EmilieTaman

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  • So, episode 133 – a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast – right? You should.

    After almost a month of inflicting harm and havoc in Ottawa, the extremist trucker protest is over. But the lawless takeover of Canada’s capital city and the dramatic police action required to restore peace were troubling tests of our democracy. The occupiers inflicted prolonged and unrelenting harm on an entire city.

    It seemed to take the federal government invoking the Emergencies Act to end the siege.

    Make no mistake, resort to the Emergencies Act is an admission of failure. A failure by the police to maintain public peace, a failure by the city and province to take the threat to our democracy and safety seriously, and a failure of federal leaders to engage in an honest discussion about the fundamental inequities in our society.

    But the occupation is over, and now the court cases begin.

    This episode we break down Canada's bail system and take a closer look at why the leaders of the occupation, Pat King and Tamara Lich, were denied bail and remain behind bars.

    You can read Pat Kings bail decision here

    Please visit www.ottawafund.ca to learn more about the class action lawsuit against the truckers and how you can help!

    You can read Michael's take on the troubling reaction to the occupation by some in the law community here: Did Canada become a police state after the protest in Ottawa? Hardly

    Remember, you can self-isolate in The Docket’s Discord chatroom. Join the Discord channel, take part in the ongoing chat, and listen to live recordings with this link: https://discord.gg/2TzUamZ

    And as always, a huge thanks to my firm Abergel Goldstein & Partners who have not murdered me for editing the podcast at work!

    Subscribe to The Docket on iTunes or you favourite podcast app to get the latest episode pumped straight into your earbuds. If you like the show your subscriptions, comments and ratings really help us (so do that and then do it on your friends computer too).

    Emilie Taman on Twitter: @EmilieTaman

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  • So, episode 132 – a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast – right? You should.

    After more than two weeks the truck protestors are still wreaking havoc in Ottawa and the city and police have sat idly by and played footsie with extremists.

    So, who will step up and save the city?

    This episode Emilie and I speak with a very special guest, Emilie Taman! Yes, our very own Emilie is suing the truckers. Paul Champ, Emilie, and her colleagues have launched a class action lawsuit against the unvaccinated extremists. And they accomplished what no one else could - they silenced the horns.

    Please visit www.ottawafund.ca to learn more about the class action and how you can help!

    Remember, you can self-isolate in The Docket’s Discord chatroom. Join the Discord channel, take part in the ongoing chat, and listen to live recordings with this link: https://discord.gg/2TzUamZ

    And as always, a huge thanks to my firm Abergel Goldstein & Partners who have not murdered me for editing the podcast at work!

    Subscribe to The Docket on iTunes to get the latest episode pumped straight into your earbuds. If you like the show your subscriptions, comments and ratings really help us (so do that and then do it on your friends computer too).

    Emilie Taman on Twitter: @EmilieTaman

    Michael Spratt on Twitter: @mspratt

    If you like show spread the word.

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    If you like show spread the word.

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  • So, episode 131 – a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast – right? You should.

    After a holiday hiatus the Docket returns to discuss the racist and extremist "trucker" protest in Ottawa and a bizarre and troubling story about an Ottawa Crown Attorney who was on the same soccer team as a key juror in a murder trial he was prosecuting.

    Remember, you can self-isolate in The Docket’s Discord chatroom. Join the Discord channel, take part in the ongoing chat, and listen to live recordings with this link: https://discord.gg/2TzUamZ

    And as always, a huge thanks to my firm Abergel Goldstein & Partners who have not murdered me for editing the podcast at work!

    Subscribe to The Docket on iTunes to get the latest episode pumped straight into your earbuds. If you like the show your subscriptions, comments and ratings really help us (so do that and then do it on your friends computer too).

    Emilie Taman on Twitter: @EmilieTaman

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  • So, episode 130 – a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast – right? You should.

    Last week the Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision in R. v. Morris, considering how sentencing courts should take evidence of anti-Black racism into account on sentencing. Although the Court of Appeal affirmed that racism is a relevant factor on sentencing, there were some questionable parts of the decision.

    This episode we are joined by Reakash Walters, lawyer at Addario Law Group, award winning podcaster, and soon to be Supreme Court law clerk to break down the Court of Appeal's decision.

    A huge thanks to Emond Publishing for supporting the podcast. For our listeners, Emond is offering 15% off Modern Criminal Evidence for our listeners. Just visit emond.ca/docket and enter code DOCKET15 at checkout.

    Remember, you can self-isolate in The Docket’s Discord chatroom. Join the Discord channel, take part in the ongoing chat, and listen to live recordings with this link: https://discord.gg/2TzUamZ

    And as always, a huge thanks to my firm Abergel Goldstein & Partners who have not murdered me for editing the podcast at work!

    Subscribe to The Docket on iTunes to get the latest episode pumped straight into your earbuds. If you like the show your subscriptions, comments and ratings really help us (so do that and then do it on your friends computer too).

    Emilie Taman on Twitter: @EmilieTaman

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  • So, episode 129 – a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast – right? You should.

    Is the federal government really fighting Indigenous kids in court?

    Yes, they are. And they keep losing.

    We chat with the amazing Anne Levesque about her work with Cindy Blackstock and the First Nations Child & Family
    Caring Society, who are fighting against the government's discriminatory underfunding of services for Indigenous kids.

    This is a fight that has been ongoing for over a decade. Each time the Caring Society wins, the government uses every procedural trick and avenue of appeal to avoid its responsibilities. Most recently, the Caring Society won big in the Federal Court, where the government's application for a judicial review of a landmark Human Rights Tribunal compensation order for First Nations children was dismissed (read the decision here).

    This is such an important case and the amazing advocates fighting for equality are heroes. You can help support the fight and donate to the Caring Society here: https://fncaringsociety.com/donate

    A huge thanks to Emond Publishing for supporting the podcast. For our listeners, Emond is offering 15% off Modern Criminal Evidence for our listeners. Just visit emond.ca/docket and enter code DOCKET15 at checkout.

    Remember, you can self-isolate in The Docket’s Discord chatroom. Join the Discord channel, take part in the ongoing chat, and listen to live recordings with this link: https://discord.gg/2TzUamZ

    And as always, a huge thanks to my firm Abergel Goldstein & Partners who have not murdered me for editing the podcast at work!

    Subscribe to The Docket on iTunes to get the latest episode pumped straight into your earbuds. If you like the show your subscriptions, comments and ratings really help us (so do that and then do it on your friends computer too).

    Emilie Taman on Twitter: @EmilieTaman

    Michael Spratt on Twitter: @mspratt

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  • So, episode 128 - a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast - right? You should.

    Remember, you can self-isolate in The Docket’s Discord chatroom. Join the Discord channel, take part in the ongoing chat, and listen to live recordings with this link: https://discord.gg/2TzUamZ

    We were thrilled to be joined by the former Chief Justice of Canada and #1 bestselling author, Beverley McLachlin to talk about her new thriller Denial.

    Tough-as-nails defense attorney Jilly Truitt has made a name for herself as one of the top criminal defense lawyers in the city. Where once she had to take just about any case to keep her firm afloat, now she has her pick—and she picks winners.

    So when Joseph Quentin asks her to defend his wife, who has been charged with murdering her own mother in what the media are calling a mercy killing, every instinct tells Jilly to say no. Word on the street is that Vera Quentin is in denial, refusing to admit to the crime and take a lenient plea deal. Quentin is a lawyer’s lawyer, known as the Fixer in legal circles, and if he can’t help his wife, who can?

    To WIN 1 of 3 Beverley McLachlin prize packs including: 1 signed copy of Denial & 1 copy of Full Disclosure, enter before 12pm EST on September 17. To be eligible you must be a Canadian resident, follow @simonschusterca and leave a review of The Docket Podcast on your podcast platform of choice. Send us DM at @mspratt once you’ve completed these steps!

    And huge thanks to Emond Publishing for supporting the podcast. For our listeners, Emond is offering 15% off Modern Criminal Evidence for our listeners. Just visit emond.ca/docket and enter code DOCKET15 at checkout.

    And as always, a huge thanks to my firm Abergel Goldstein & Partners who have not murdered me for editing the podcast at work!

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  • So, episode 127 - a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast - right? You should.

    Remember, you can self-isolate in The Docket’s Discord chatroom. Join the Discord channel, take part in the ongoing chat, and listen to live recordings with this link: https://discord.gg/2TzUamZ

    A bit of a diversion this episode. We chat with the great Toronto Bluejays pundit and prognosticator Andrew Stoeten about baseball, the Blue Jays, MLB collective bargaining, and the election. OK, ok, it was mostly about the Jays but we did manage to shoehorn some legal adjacent content into the chat.

    Check out Stoeten’s great new venture The Batflip, where you can read his words and find his great weekly podcast. And since we don’t ask for money, if you like what he does make sure you show him some support.

    To WIN 1 of 3 Beverley McLachlin prize packs including: 1 signed copy of Denial & 1 copy of Full Disclosure, enter before 12pm EST on September 17. To be eligible you must be a Canadian resident, follow @simonschusterca and leave a review of The Docket Podcast on your podcast platform of choice. Send us DM at @mspratt once you’ve completed these steps!

    And huge thanks to Emond Publishing for supporting the podcast. For our listeners, Emond is offering 10% off titles in the series. Just visit emond.ca/docket and enter code docket10 at checkout.

    And as always, a huge thanks to my firm Abergel Goldstein & Partners who have not murdered me for editing the podcast at work!

  • So, episode 126 - a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast - right? You should.

    It is our favourite episode of the year - the one where we answer questions from super smart high school kids. What impact has BLM had on the Ottawa police, is the Youth Criminal Justice Act effective, where is the line between deterrence and totalitarianism, and much much more!

    Damn these kids are smart.

    A big thanks to Brian Beard’s grate 11 law class at Colonel-By Secondary in Ottawa for the great questions

    And huge thanks to Emond Publishing for supporting the podcast. For our listeners, Emond is offering 10% off titles in the series. Just visit emond.ca/docket and enter code docket10 at checkout.

    And as always, a huge thanks to my firm Abergel Goldstein & Partners who have not murdered me for editing the podcast at work!

    Remember, you can self-isolate in The Docket’s Discord chatroom. Join the Discord channel, take part in the ongoing chat, and listen to live recordings with this link: https://discord.gg/2TzUamZ

  • So, episode 125 - a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast - right? You should.

    New documents reveal that an important federal justice reform, billed as a silver bullet reduce court backlogs and decrease racial inequities, has only been used FOUR times by the Ottawa Police.

    In 2018 the Liberal government introduced bill C-75 which contained a provision designed to divert bail breaches away from the criminal system. The government said that judicial referral hearings would “substantially increase court efficiencies” and address the “overrepresentation of marginalized communities within the criminal justice system.”

    Last week Ottawa police told the Police Services Board that over that last two years they have used the new procedure FOUR times.

    It turns out that giving new discretionary powers to people who are part of the problem does not really do very much. Especially when they never use the new power.

    And anecdotal evidence suggest this is not just an Ottawa problem.

    So, what is the government going to do now that they know their solution to a very serious problem is not working?

    Remember, you can self-isolate in The Docket’s Discord chatroom. Join the Discord channel, take part in the ongoing chat, and listen to live recordings with this link: https://discord.gg/2TzUamZ

    A huge thanks to Emond Publishing for supporting the podcast. For our listeners, Emond is offering 10% off titles in the series. Just visit emond.ca/docket and enter code docket10 at checkout.

    And as always, a huge thanks to my firm Abergel Goldstein & Partners who have not murdered me for editing the podcast at work!

  • So, episode 124 - a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast - right? You should.

    Her name is Morrell Andrews and she can finally speak publicly about being sexually assaulted.

    Morrell Andrews wanted to speak out about sexual assault, but the court would not let her. So, she fought for her right to speak and had the publication ban that was imposed on her own name overturned.

    Morrell talked to us about her journey thought the justice system. But trust me, this will not be the last her from Morrell. She is a strong and powerful advocate with some

    Read her victim impact statement here: Victim Impact Statement

    Read her statement on fighting the publication ban here: Statement: Hearing to Lift Publication Ban

    And listen to episode 121 on the victim who was charged for identifying herself.

    Remember, you can self-isolate in The Docket’s Discord chatroom. Join the Discord channel, take part in the ongoing chat, and listen to live recordings with this link: https://discord.gg/2TzUamZ

    A huge thanks to Emond Publishing for supporting the podcast. For our listeners, Emond is offering 10% off titles in the series. Just visit emond.ca/docket and enter code docket10 at checkout.

    And as always, a huge thanks to my firm Abergel Goldstein & Partners who have not murdered me for editing the podcast at work!

  • So, episode 123 - a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast - right? You should.

    This episode we do the impossible - break down the 700+ page federal budget in under 40 minutes!!

    Kidding. In reality, we take a victory lap on the announcement of funding for a law reform commission and then taken a quick look at a couple of questionable justice line items in the government $100 billion budget.

    Remember, you can self-isolate in The Docket’s Discord chatroom. Join the Discord channel, take part in the ongoing chat, and listen to live recordings with this link: https://discord.gg/2TzUamZ

    A huge thanks to Emond Publishing for supporting the podcast. For our listeners, Emond is offering 10% off titles in the series. Just visit emond.ca/docket and enter code docket10 at checkout.

    And as always, a huge thanks to my firm Abergel Goldstein & Partners who have not murdered me for editing the podcast at work!

  • So, episode 122 - a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast - right? You should.

    After months of ignoring the warnings of experts, Doug Ford, Ontario’s murder clown Premier, finally decided to take some steps to deal with the growing third wave of the COVID pandemic. But he did not close down super spreader workplaces, or legislate paid sick leave, or speed up vaccinations - no that all would make too much sense. Ford decided to give Ontario police forces the power to randomly stop people and motorists and compelled them to answer police questions.

    It was a shockingly unconstitutional and ineffective expansion of the police state. Expanded police powers won’t make things better. Restricting civil liberties and legal protections won’t stop the spread of COVID.

    It is all pure theatre from a government who, let’s be honest, doesn’t really care about these life and death issues.

    This episode, we break down the first new regulation that gave police uncheck power, and then we break down the second just as bad regulation brought in to replace the first regulation following the totally predictable public outrage.

    Remember, you can self-isolate in The Docket’s Discord chatroom. Join the Discord channel, take part in the ongoing chat, and listen to live recordings with this link: https://discord.gg/2TzUamZ

    A huge thanks to Emond Publishing for supporting the podcast. For our listeners, Emond is offering 10% off titles in the series. Just visit emond.ca/docket and enter code docket10 at checkout.

    And as always, a huge thanks to my firm Abergel Goldstein & Partners who have not murdered me for editing the podcast at work!

  • So, episode 121 - a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast - right? You should.

    I have never been so mad. So mad that I might have forgot to turn on the mic, so apologies if the recording quality is a bit meh.

    Why so mad? An Ontario woman, who was the victim of a sexual assault, was arrested and prosecuted for violating a court order publication ban designed to protect her. Her crime? She emailed a copy of the court decision to a few friends and family members. Now she is a victim with a criminal record.

    In March, as first reported by Gordon Paul of the Waterloo Region Record and then later amplified by the Toronto Star, the woman pleaded guilty to violating a court order and was ordered by a judge to pay a fine of $2,000 plus an additional $600 victim surcharge.

    It is inexcusable that the woman’s lawyer plead her guilty and agreed to the imposition for a criminal record. It is disgusting that the Crown prosecuted her and asked for the imposition of a record. It is shocking that the police actually arrested her. It is all so so so bad.

    This is what made us so mad. So buckle up, this is going to be a bumpy ride….

    Remember, you can self-isolate in The Docket’s Discord chatroom. Join the Discord channel, take part in the ongoing chat, and listen to live recordings with this link: https://discord.gg/2TzUamZ

    A huge thanks to Emond Publishing for supporting the podcast. For our listeners, Emond is offering 10% off titles in the series. Just visit emond.ca/docket and enter code docket10 at checkout.

    And as always, a huge thanks to my firm Abergel Goldstein & Partners who have not murdered me for editing the podcast at work!