Yesterday John Mutton was absent from this court date just like he was on the last two dates (July 11, and August 8), so there wasn't a lot to see. But this time his agent entered a not guilty plea for him. Postponement had been granted on the two previous dates with no plea entered. So now the case will proceed to trial on January 29th. Yes, that's right - 2 1/2 months after our municipal elections.
The Mayor was charged with 2 counts of assault in June, but there is a court ban on any further information on the matter. The mayor's agent entered not guilty pleas for both charges. The Mayor has declined to comment on the case so far.
See the Metroland News story about this latest court date.
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What do I think? This seems like it was his intent to drag this out until AFTER the election all along. Talk about trust and accountability! When people say it's time for a change, they are right.
ReplyDeleteI wish the trial was prior to the election. If he were exhonerated, that would be good for his election chances. Having it hanging over his head is much worse.
ReplyDeleteAnd if he is elected but has a criminal conviction in a couple of months after the election, won't he have to step down, and wouldn't that mean the expense of a by-election for Clarington? That would be a shame.