Please help support a brave woman. Today the Court of Appeal denied Bowie bail, saying the case was "overwhelming" and calling Bowie's defence "a conspiratorial narrative, with grandiose features, that was devoid of reality." Read it: here coadecisions.ontariocourts.ca/coa/coa/en/i...)

We’re going to hear lots about justice reform over the next few months. Cutting through the BS, and there is lots of BS, is difficult. Today I spoke with @globalnews.ca about why the Constitution matters and why we need to pump the breaks on the tough on crime rhetoric: youtu.be/7gLuYqvXZ88

Carney said those presumed legally innocent should not be in a position “where they commit a crime one day and they’re arrested and then out of jail, out on bail the next.” Dont wory Mark, in Ottawa it usually takes days for a bail hearing, so we are good. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

From me on self defence laws: The only thing most Canadians need protection from is politicians who think dishonest fear mongering for political gain is a form of public service: www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...

Donate if you can because FUCK THIS GUY.

Yesterday James Bowie was sentenced to 4 years in prison. His victim, Leanne, showed remarkable courage by speaking out to warn others about this predator. Now we can help her rebuild her life with safety, dignity & hope. Please stand with her today: gofund.me/3b01402a

James Bowie has been sentenced to 4 years in prison. His victim, Leanne, showed remarkable courage by speaking out. Now we can help her rebuild her life with safety, dignity & hope. Please stand with her today: gofund.me/3b01402a

James Bowie has been sentenced to 4 years in prison. His victim, Leanne, showed remarkable courage by speaking out. Now we can help her rebuild her life with safety, dignity & hope. Please stand with her today: gofund.me/3b01402a

James Bowie has been sentenced to 4 years in prison. His victim, Leanne, showed remarkable courage by speaking out. Now we can help her rebuild her life with safety, dignity & hope. Please stand with her today: gofund.me/3b01402a

James Bowie has been sentenced to 4 years in prison. His victim, Leanne, showed remarkable courage by speaking out. Now we can help her rebuild her life with safety, dignity & hope. Please stand with her today: gofund.me/3b01402a

James Bowie has been sentenced to 4 years in prison. His victim, Leanne, showed remarkable courage by speaking out. Now we can help her rebuild her life with safety, dignity & hope. Please stand with her today: gofund.me/3b01402a

Today, disgraced Ottawa lawyer James Bowie is being sentenced for harassment and threats. He wanted to kill Leanne, who exposed him. Leanne showed incredible courage by coming forward. Now it’s time to help her rebuild her life. Stand with her today: gofund.me/e6a2b8dc

Today, disgraced Ottawa lawyer James Bowie is being sentenced for harassment and threats. He wanted to kill Leanne, who exposed him. Leanne showed incredible courage by coming forward. Now it’s time to help her rebuild her life. Stand with her today: gofund.me/e6a2b8dc

WATCH THE REST OF THE VIDEO (with comments from @mspratt.bsky.social and @paulchamplaw.bsky.social) HERE: youtu.be/mXPU915Z4ZQ?...

Hurry up and wait. That’s the unofficial motto of Ontario’s criminal courts — and it’s breaking the system. My latest for Canadian Lawyer on inefficiency, inconsistency, and how scheduling a trial can take longer than actually holding one. www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...

I also needed an excused to Quote Princess Leia...

Hurry up and wait. That’s the unofficial motto of Ontario’s criminal courts — and it’s breaking the system. My latest for Canadian Lawyer on inefficiency, inconsistency, and how scheduling a trial can take longer than actually holding one. www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...

New from me: Doug Ford is back at it—using Orwellian-named laws to chip away at judicial independence. His new bill sounds like it’s about “safer streets,” but it’s really about tightening political control over the courts: www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...

New from me: Doug Ford is back at it—using Orwellian-named laws to chip away at judicial independence. His new bill sounds like it’s about “safer streets,” but it’s really about tightening political control over the courts: www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...

From me: Pierre Poilievre promised to bulldoze your Charter rights and bring in U.S. style three-strikes laws. He lost. And with him, one of the most dangerous justice platforms in Canadian history [1/5] 🧵 www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...

From me: Pierre Poilievre promised to bulldoze your Charter rights and bring in U.S. style three-strikes laws. He lost. And with him, one of the most dangerous justice platforms in Canadian history [1/5] 🧵 www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...

This one of the most measured, persuasive, and true analysis of Poilievre’s dangerous criminal justice failure.

Swiss Chalet's Toblerone quarter chicken USED to be my favourite..... until today

Name one ONE mass murder who has been released on parole. This is just one of a dozen reasons why this is nothing but a dangerous, cynical, and plain dumb policy.

This is the first episode of a 3-part scripted series for @ewpod.bsky.social that I've been working on for more than a year. It's about mysterious trailblazer Ella Black, the first woman to write about baseball for a national publication. Hope it makes you half as consumed by her story as I've been!

Looking forward to this, always good to have a little Adrian Harewood in your ear!

I got made of of last week for calling spreadsheets "Spreadies" (thank you @benlindbergh.bsky.social for this new term). I need Michael Jarman's input on this nomenclature!

How much do you think Trump profited from this? Buying the dip is so much easier when you are the rollercoaster operator

New from me: It’s time to change the justice system, Ottawa’s Collaborative Justice Program is what happens when the criminal justice system puts down its gavel for a second and says, “Maybe we should talk about this.” www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...

New from me: It’s time to change the justice system, Ottawa’s Collaborative Justice Program is what happens when the criminal justice system puts down its gavel for a second and says, “Maybe we should talk about this.” www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...

This is a brutal incidentment of the Conservative machine. And this is what a Poilievre government will look like, silencing fact checking and targeting the media. We need more voices like Rachel. And we deserve media who will stand on princple and not capitulate to trolls.

I’ve found the key to enjoying fantasy baseball. I have accepted that my team is going to be terrible. There is a sweet release to knowing that you are doomed and nothing you do will matter. Hope dies quietly, like the last echo in an empty stadium.

New from me: Warning: Canadian institutions are not immune to the authoritarian drift we are seeing in the US www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...

New from me: Warning: Canadian institutions are not immune to the authoritarian drift we are seeing in the US www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...

This man is a dangerous and unstable predator. Today he was found guilty of trying to obtain a firearm to murder my client, the women who had the courage to expose his sexual misconduct. Justice was done because of her bravery. She stood up for herself and every other women James Bowie has abused.

Look, we don’t need to light our hair on fire about false advertising, but there are in fact 8 things tougher than a diamond.

So, @etaman.bsky.social opened her first pack of baseball cards (ever) and immediately pulled one of the rarest (and most valuable) cards. 2022 Topps Heritage Ohtani throwback variant

Sorted all of my junk wax “common” cards….. but turns out they were all common cards.

@benlindbergh.bsky.social Not sure if you have seen this, but I think this one Jays bobble head justifies a road trip to Toronto.

What a great night at Red Bird with Elliott Brood. There are some shows where you know, before the second song is even done, that it will be one of the best concerts you are ever going to see. This was that type of performance.

What a great night at Red Bird with Elliott Brood. There are some shows where you know, before the second song is even done, that it will be one of the best concerts you are ever going to see. This was that type of performance.

Is the heaven?

Happy birthday Emilie Taman! Canadian jewelry, Canadian whisky, a night out at our favorite local, and homemade cake—only the best for the best. In a world that feel on the brink of disaster, it’s reassuring to know there are good, caring, brilliant, and passionate advocates out there. Love you. ❤️

There is good in politics. This is a great result for Ottawa Centre. A silver lining on a cold winter night ❤️

Spring is here.

Let’s get ripping!! The biggest win here is getting the boys in the same room talking about baseball.

This is not the announcement I am waiting for…..

It’s deadline day. Just get this deal done (remember, it’s not your money and is a rounding error for Rogers)

New from me: if we’re throwing the book at the starving, we should at least consider cracking it open on the people robbing the entire country. www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...

New from me: if we’re throwing the book at the starving, we should at least consider cracking it open on the people robbing the entire country. www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...