Using a Special Independent Prosecutor to Avoid a Conflict of Interest

Michael bryant had been the attorney general of ontario. He became a controversial figure based on his efforts to be tough on crime. A special independent prosecutor was called in to avoid any conflict of interest. The lawyer in charge of michael's defence was marie hernane, partner at criminal law firm henane hutchison l l p. Marie henane would successfully defend high profile c b c broadcaster giane gomeshi against multiple charges of sexual assault and one charge of choking a woman.