Not another one! First Stockwell Day now this! According to CTV the Ontario Provincial Police have launched an investigation based on an affidavit that says some “senior Tory close to Prime Minister Harper was involved in an alleged bid to buy off an Ottawa mayoralty candidate.”
I think the CTV piece speaks for itself and citizens need to read it and follow this drama also as it unfolds. Tip of the Hat to BCer in Toronto for this link.
A sworm affidavit with no supporting documentation or evidence. You make this sound like something terrible has happened - innocent until proven guilty especially with such a ridiculous accusation with no evidence.
ReplyDeleteAn affidavit IS evidence. That evidence made certain allegations that were obviously sufficient to launch a police investigation. That effort will be to see if there was sufficient evidence to actually lay charges. That is the essence of innocent until proven guilty.
ReplyDeleteYou are right, nothing "terrible has happened" yet. Be patient and let the justice system do its work before you start jumping to conclusion too.
We only know 2 things for sure right now. An affidavit has been sworn and the police have decided to investigate. There is nothing to conclude beyond that until we hear more from the police or the parties. Even if charges are laid - innocence must still be presumed...unless of course you impose a reverse onus.