Lawyer for Ottawa fire captain 'cannot fathom' why client charged with failing to give medical assistance

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The veteran officers was charged with failing to give medical assistance.

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A live issue if the case ever reaches trial will be whether the Crown can prove bodily harm beyond a reasonable doubt. If the case gets to trial, medical reports — including photos taken after the alleged assault — will be examined in court. “While we respect the criminal process, we cannot fathom why he has been charged with this offence, having done nothing wrong. It is our intent to challenge the Crown’s case if necessary. We are optimistic this can be resolved relatively quickly,” Clarke told this newspaper.

 

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