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Michael Spratt @mspratt.bsky.social · 23h

Bail is a hot topic with politicians, for both the liars and the cowards. There is a problem with bail, just not no the one the politicians are talking about. But I guess it is easier to fundraise on outrage and misinformation than real solutions. youtu.be/cbBPU9XOgVE?...

Reverse-onus will not solve 'real problems' with the bail system: defence lawyer | Power & Politics

YouTube video by CBC News

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Michael Spratt @mspratt.bsky.social · 2d

Police investigating crime is their job. Trying to control prosecutions or threaten justice system participants isn’t. My latest in Canadian Lawyer on the growing and dangerous trend of police interference in our justice system:
www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...

Police pressure threatens the independence of our justice system

Public attacks on plea deals undermine trust and the core principles of our justice system

www.canadianlawyermag.com

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Michael Spratt @mspratt.bsky.social · 2d

Police investigating crime is their job. Trying to control prosecutions or threaten justice system participants isn’t. My latest in Canadian Lawyer on the growing and dangerous trend of police interference in our justice system:
www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...

Police pressure threatens the independence of our justice system

Public attacks on plea deals undermine trust and the core principles of our justice system

www.canadianlawyermag.com

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Michael Spratt @mspratt.bsky.social · 23d

I don’t think entrapment means what you think it means. In the legal sense, entrapment is when a government agent induced a person to commit a crime they were not otherwise inclined to commit.

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Michael Spratt @mspratt.bsky.social · 29d

Please help support a brave woman. Today the Court of Appeal denied Bowie bail, saying the case was "overwhelming" and calling Bowie's defence "a conspiratorial narrative, with grandiose features, that was devoid of reality."

Read it: here coadecisions.ontariocourts.ca/coa/coa/en/i...)

Michael Spratt @mspratt.bsky.social · Sep 2

Today, disgraced Ottawa lawyer James Bowie is being sentenced for harassment and threats. He wanted to kill Leanne, who exposed him. Leanne showed incredible courage by coming forward. Now it’s time to help her rebuild her life. Stand with her today: gofund.me/e6a2b8dc

Donate to Help Leanne Rebuild After Unimaginable Betrayal and Trauma, organized by Michael Spratt

Leanne’s life was shattered by the very person she thought sh… Michael Spratt needs your support for Help Leanne Rebuild After Unimaginable Betrayal and Trauma

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Michael Spratt @mspratt.bsky.social · Sep 18

We’re going to hear lots about justice reform over the next few months. Cutting through the BS, and there is lots of BS, is difficult. Today I spoke with @globalnews.ca about why the Constitution matters and why we need to pump the breaks on the tough on crime rhetoric: youtu.be/7gLuYqvXZ88

Is bail reform in Canada possible within the Constitution?

YouTube video by Global News

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Michael Spratt @mspratt.bsky.social · Sep 6

Carney said those presumed legally innocent should not be in a position “where they commit a crime one day and they’re arrested and then out of jail, out on bail the next.”

Dont wory Mark, in Ottawa it usually takes days for a bail hearing, so we are good.

www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

Carney will introduce legislation next month to tighten bail system

Prime Minister said goal is to ensure people accused of violent crimes such as gun offences, home invasions and auto thefts ‘pay the price they should’

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Michael Spratt @mspratt.bsky.social · Sep 6

Thanks Dale!

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Michael Spratt @mspratt.bsky.social · Sep 6

From me on self defence laws: The only thing most Canadians need protection from is politicians who think dishonest fear mongering for political gain is a form of public service: www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...

Castle laws won't fix what Ford and Poilievre claim is broken in self-defence rules

Heated rhetoric about charging man for stabbing home intruder ignores existing protections

www.canadianlawyermag.com

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Marna Nightingale — ICE gets the skates. @marnanightingale.bsky.social · Sep 3

Donate if you can because FUCK THIS GUY.

Michael Spratt @mspratt.bsky.social · Sep 3

Yesterday James Bowie was sentenced to 4 years in prison. His victim, Leanne, showed remarkable courage by speaking out to warn others about this predator. Now we can help her rebuild her life with safety, dignity & hope. Please stand with her today: gofund.me/3b01402a

Donate to Help Leanne Rebuild After Unimaginable Betrayal and Trauma, organized by Michael Spratt

Leanne’s life was shattered by the very person she thought sh… Michael Spratt needs your support for Help Leanne Rebuild After Unimaginable Betrayal and Trauma

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Michael Spratt @mspratt.bsky.social · Sep 3

Yesterday James Bowie was sentenced to 4 years in prison. His victim, Leanne, showed remarkable courage by speaking out to warn others about this predator. Now we can help her rebuild her life with safety, dignity & hope. Please stand with her today: gofund.me/3b01402a

Donate to Help Leanne Rebuild After Unimaginable Betrayal and Trauma, organized by Michael Spratt

Leanne’s life was shattered by the very person she thought sh… Michael Spratt needs your support for Help Leanne Rebuild After Unimaginable Betrayal and Trauma

gofund.me

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Michael Spratt @mspratt.bsky.social · Sep 3

James Bowie has been sentenced to 4 years in prison. His victim, Leanne, showed remarkable courage by speaking out. Now we can help her rebuild her life with safety, dignity & hope. Please stand with her today: gofund.me/3b01402a

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