The Picture w/ Gord Magill & Zach Schmidt - Day 527

In this ongoing series on Good Morning with Jason, host Jason Lavigne, an honours law school graduate and previously licensed by the Law Society of Ontario, navigates us through the intricate and complex case of the Coutts Four - Anthony Olienick, Chris Carbert, Chris Lysak, and Jerry Morin. Alongside him is Donald Best, a retired police officer and corruption investigator known for his relentless pursuit of accountability within law enforcement.

Donald carefully reviews the case, laying bare the details surrounding the arrests of the Coutts Four during protests at Coutts, Alta. in February 2022. These men have been detained without bail on severe charges of conspiring to murder Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers, an unusual circumstance that Donald scrutinizes. With Jason's legal insights supplementing the analysis, they delve into the intricate legal proceedings, exploring the reason behind the puzzling delays, adjournments, and minimal media attention this highly significant case has seen.

Margaret Granny Mackay, a passionate advocate for the accused men, joins to share her first-hand experiences and perspective on the case. She illuminates the effects of this ordeal on the families of the accused and the wider community, crafting a narrative that transcends headlines and legal jargon. Together, they explore the broader implications of this case, not just for the Coutts Four but also for the Canadian legal system.

This episode marks the next part of an ongoing series where we will continue to track and delve into the case of the Coutts Four, following the trial, the testimonies, and the proceedings until their conclusion. We aim to ensure these men receive the same justice as anyone else, upholding the principle of 'innocent until proven guilty.’

Join us in this thought-provoking dialogue as we aim to bring you closer to the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Stimulating conversation around legal justice, personal liberties, and the power of community support, we invite you to participate in this critical discourse.

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