Blackmore applies to have charges stayed

Globe and Mail, May 9, 2009

In his opening move in Canada's first court case related to polygamy since the Charter was adopted, polygamist Winston Blackmore asked the court Friday to have polygamy charges against him stayed on the grounds that they were an abuse of process, manifestly unfair, arbitrary and involved either actual or a perception of political interference. He is also asking the government to cover the cost of his legal defence.

Harper Grey LLP partner Terry Robertson, QC is the appointed Special Prosecutor in the matter.

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