Justice minister orders new trial for Quebec man who spent 3 decades in prison
Canada's Justice Minister Sean Fraser has ordered a new trial for Daniel Jolivet, who spent 33 years in prison for a 1994 conviction. The decision follows a federal review suggesting a likely miscarriage of justice in the original case.
Why it matters
This case underscores the importance of judicial review mechanisms in addressing potential wrongful convictions and maintaining public trust in the legal system.
Daniel Jolivet spent 33 years behind bars before he was granted bail, pending the outcome of a federal review into a possible miscarriage of justice.
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