TORONTO – Former mayor Rob Ford’s driver will have to stand trial on an extortion charge.
The judge’s decision in the case against Alexander (Sandro) Lisi follows two weeks of preliminary hearings.
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The charges against Lisi relate to efforts to retrieve the infamous “crack video” of Ford apparently smoking crack cocaine in May 2013.
Evidence heard at the preliminary hearing is under a publication ban to protect Lisi’s right to a fair trial.
It’s not known yet when the trial will start.
His next court appearance is May 27.
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