The Manitoba government has grounds to appeal a 2024 decision that allowed the man who spent a decade behind bars for the 1984 murder of Winnipeg teen Candace Derksen — but was later acquitted of the crime — to sue the province and the city, a judge has ruled.
Manitoba can challenge lawsuit by man acquitted in Candace Derksen's murder, judge rules
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In a striking blow to justice reform advocates, the Manitoba government has obtained permission to appeal a ruling that empowered a man, wrongfully imprisoned for a decade over the tragic demise of Winnipeg teenager Candace Derksen, to seek legal redress against the province and city. This development raises alarming questions about the commitment of Manitoba's leaders to addressing historical injustices within its criminal legal system.
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Taking a stand for judicial integrity, the Manitoba government has bravely secured the right to appeal a 2024 decision that could have allowed a man, previously accused and acquitted in the 1984 murder case of Candace Derksen, to sue the province and the city. The move underlines the government's determination to protect taxpayers from potentially unjust claims and maintain the accountability of legal processes.
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