2y ago

Randy Hillier's trial to be held in Ottawa after judge denies second bid for change of court venue

Good.

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Do your crime in Ottawa, face trial in Ottawa.
This is the way.
- This is the way.
Anber argued a potential jury pool could be prejudiced from “the animosity fomented by local politicians and the media; the formal position of the City of Ottawa; the civil (lawsuit);...
Or the thousands of people who were tortured, harassed, intimidated, threatened, put out of work, and forced to deal human shit all over the street and diesel fumes for weeks?
There is a 100% sure way to assure that you don't get an unfair trial for a crime that you committed. Don't commit the fucking crime
- There is a 100% sure way to assure that you don’t get an unfair trial. Don’t commit the fucking crime
  Methinks you have not thought this through. There have been a number of wrongful conviction cases seen over the years. They got an unfair trail without ever having committed the fucking crime.
  
  I always forget about the fucking pedants.
  I've updated my statement.
- Why would this be any different than any other crime? Yes, there is generally a preference for trying cases in the community in which the offense occurred, but this wouldn't be the first time that a trial was moved somewhere else in order to improve the chances of an impartial judgement.
  
  The answers you seek are in the article, and the ruling.
- K

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