Lawyers say ban on naming man in sex assault case ‘illegal’
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A court-ordered ban on naming a man accused of sexual assault is an infringement on the free press, lawyers argued in court Friday.
“This is a very serious issue,” said Alyssa Holland, a lawyer for the Canadian Broadcasting Corp., who appeared virtually to request the ban be struck down.
The man is facing historical criminal allegations but the Youth Criminal Justice Act prohibits media from publishing his name or any identifying details. He also faces charges as an adult.
Alan Regel, the man’s
“This is a very serious issue,” said Alyssa Holland, a lawyer for the Canadian Broadcasting Corp., who appeared virtually to request the ban be struck down.
The man is facing historical criminal allegations but the Youth Criminal Justice Act prohibits media from publishing his name or any identifying details. He also faces charges as an adult.
Alan Regel, the man’s
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