R Vs. Jordan

• New trial ordered for man whose Alberta murder case was thrown out over delays

  An accused killer whose case was thrown out because of unreasonable delays will now have to face a new trial.

  Crime

  Feb 8, 2018
  
• Edmonton police officers frustrated by Supreme Court Jordan decision: Chief Knecht

  Edmonton police chief Rod Knecht says his officers are growing frustrated at the long list of criminal cases being tossed out to help the court system manage the backlog.

  Canada

  Apr 21, 2017
  
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• Gateway Lanes, Edmonton police union speak out after Crown drops 15 court cases

  Victims and police officers affected by the Crown’s decision to stay over a dozen criminal cases are speaking out about the “disheartening” decision.

  Crime

  Mar 3, 2017
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• Crown stays 15 criminal cases; cites lack of prosecutors

  The Crown prosecutor's office in Edmonton has stayed more than a dozen criminal cases, citing a "lack of prosecution services."

  Crime

  Feb 28, 2017
• Crown appeals judge’s decision to throw out first-degree murder case over trial delays

  In the decision, Justice S.D. Hillier said his right to be tried within a “reasonable time” was violated. Alberta Justice is now appealing that decision.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2016