With so many people writing and asking about the trial of our former Mayor, I decided I will provide links to newspaper articles so they can follow the progress since the trial has begun. It is of interest to Clarington residents as Mr. Mutton was our Mayor for 2 terms and on council prior to that for a term. No one knows whether he will run for office again in the future, and the outcome of this trial may be a deciding factor. There was much pre-trial speculation, and now much interest in the trial itself.
Jan 30, 2007 - Former Clarington mayor's trial going longer than expected - Metroland
Jan 30, 2007 - Daughter wavers on alleged assault - Toronto Star
Jan 31, 2007 - Former mayor's wife takes the stand - Metroland
Feb 1, 2007 - Crown says fear makes ex-mayor's daughter change story - Metroland
Feb 15, 2007 - Ex-mayor claims to have 'blacked out' - Metroland
Feb 16, 2007 - `If she says I kicked her, I kicked her' - Toronto Star
Feb 16, 2007 - 'I've ruined my family' - Toronto Sun
Feb 26, 2007 - Ex-mayor Mutton acquitted of assault charges - Metroland
Feb 27, 2007 - Ex-mayor doesn't rule out return to politics - Metroland
Feb 27, 2007 - Black cloud lifts on Mutton - Toronto Sun
Feb 27, 2007 - Ex-mayor not guilty of hitting wife, child - Toronto Star
The trial was originally set for 2 days, January 29 and 31, but two additional trial days, Feb. 15 and 26, were set aside due to the amount of testimony expected.
Keaney reserved judgment until Feb. 26.
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I don't see how Mr. Mutton will ever be able to return to politics. It is not so much this trial, but his actions while Mayor of Clarington toward residents, council and staff. It was even caught on television on at least one occasion.
ReplyDeleteI agree. While the charges certainly didn't help him in the election, it is my feeling too that it was his actions as Mayor that had the most impact on the election result. His political capital had been in decline for some time, although he didn't seem to realize it.
ReplyDeleteYes, his free-wheeling spending that is hurting us all now with a very high tax increase in Clarington.
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