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Mistrial Ordered in B.C. Sex Assault Case Over Lawyer-Paralegal Relationship

  • The B.C. Supreme Court ordered a new trial for Cameron Gagne after learning that his defense lawyer's paralegal was dating the Crown prosecutor during his trial.
  • Justice Veronica Jackson ruled the relationship was concealed from Gagne, creating an appearance of unfairness and a miscarriage of justice.
  • The judge found the conduct egregious, leading to the decision for a retrial.