Ontario man returns after Dominican arrest claiming innocence
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 4:21 pm
An Ontario man, who found himself entangled in legal trouble during a trip to the Dominican Republic, has returned home proclaiming his innocence. The unusual twist in his arrest and subsequent return has captured public attention, adding another layer to this cross-border legal drama.
Burlington resident David Bennett is now calling for more transparency from the federal government when it comes to assisting Canadians abroad
When David Bennett decided to escape Canada’s icy winter with a weeklong trip to the Dominican Republic, he never imagined he’d be fighting to get back on Canadian soil for more than two months. Bennett has finally returned to his Burlington, Ont., home after being arrested in the Caribbean country…
When David Bennett decided to escape Canada's icy winter with a weeklong trip to the Dominican Republic, he never imagined he'd be fighting to get back on Canadian soil for more than two months.
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