Crown Appeals Over 'Unreasonable Delays' in Vancouver Island Assault Trial
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 7:21 pm
Crown prosecutors are challenging a judge’s decision that dismissed a sexual‐assault case due to “unreasonable delays.” The Crown is now seeking a new trial, arguing that justice delayed is justice denied—even if the wait might seem interminable.
Crown’s appeal filed in Vancouver says judge was wrong to find the delays were unreasonable and it’s seeking a new trial on the same charges
VANCOUVER - Crown prosecutors in British Columbia have filed an appeal in a sexual-assault case that was tossed out over unreasonable delays last month.
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