An Ontario judge has dismissed two breach of trust charges against a former Liberal MP who had been accused of using his political office for personal gain.
Former liberal member of parliament Raj Grewal makes his way to court, Monday, July 18, 2022 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyldagainst a former Liberal MP who had been accused of using his political office for personal gain.
"But there is a resounding presumption of guilt in the court of public opinion. I have experienced this firsthand over the last 4 1/2 years." In its case, the Crown alleged that Grewal offered access to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and help with immigration files in exchange for large loans that went toward his gambling debt.
He said that at the "fragile core" of the prosecution was a "grave cultural misunderstanding." Lenders to Grewal had testified that it was not unusual for members of their community in Brampton to help each other with large loans. They described themselves as friends or family friends of Grewal's. " has made tremendous strides and worked extremely hard to regain control of his life. He is thriving as a lawyer, as a husband, as a father, as a member of the community."
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