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Allen Ali 2009

Unless otherwise noted, the entries on this page were written by M. Monastyrskyj, CELOS researcher.

Police Press Release March 17, 2009

Tuesday March 17, 2009

According to the police press release Ali is scheduled to appear in courtroom 101, Old City Hall at 10am. (This means he's on the 10am docket but unless his name is called first, he will be appearing later than 10.) In any case, CELOS is not present because the press release was sent out after 10am Tuesday. It should be noted that the actual courtroom 101 in the basement of Old City Hall is undergoing renovations and courtroom 112 is being used as courtroom 101. This sometimes creates confusion. 101 is bail court. It's where people who've just been arrested appear. 112 is plea court where people go when they're ready to plead guilty.

Friday March 27, 2009

Ali is on the 10am docket in courtroom 101 (bail court), which is sitting in room 112. The Crown attorney on duty is Kerry Hughes, a prominent guns and gangs prosecutor. She was the Crown attorney for the Omar/Webb bail hearings. Ali is brought to prisoners' box after 11am. Ali, who is 19, has a slim build, a pony tail and a slight beard. He looks South Asian. This case is reverse onus, which means it's up to the defence show why Ali should be released. Ali's lawyer, Andrew Vaughan, says "The defence concedes the Crown will be able to show cause." In other words, the defence concedes it's unlikely Ali would be released on bail. Rather than have a show cause (bail) hearing, the defence is conceding to Ali's detention. This means Ali will stay in jail until his case is resolved one way or the other. The Justice of the Peace orders Ali to appear in courtroom 111 by video at 2pm on Monday April 6.

Monday April 6, 2009

Ali is on the 2pm video docket in courtroom 111. He comes on screen at 2:20. His lawyer, Andrew Vaughan, isn't in court. The Crown attorney on duty says there is "extensive disclosure in respect to the whole matter" for him to pick up. The Justice of the Peace orders Ali to come back to 111 by video at 2pm on Monday April 20.

Monday April 20, 2009

Ali is on the 2pm video docket in courtroom 111. He comes on screen at 2:45. His lawyer, Andrew Vaughan, is in court. The Crown gives Vaughan a very thicket packet of disclosure. The Justice of the Peace order Ali to come back to 111 by video at 2pm on Monday May 4.

Monday May 4, 2009

Ali is on the 2pm video docket in courtroom 111. He comes on screen at 2:40. There is a brief discussion about the case. A crown pre-trial and "retainer issues" are mentioned. There will be no video on May 18, because it is Victoria Day. (Court will be in session.) The Justice of the Peace orders Ali to come back to 111 by video at 2pm on Monday May 25.

Monday May 25, 2009

Ali is on the 2pm video docket in courtroom 111. He comes on screen at 2:15. His lawyer, Andrew Vaughan, has left a message with duty counsel. He wants Ali brought to courtroom 112 (plea court) on Friday for a "possible resolution." The Justice of the Peace orders Ali to appear in person in courtroom 112 at 10am on Friday May 29.

Friday May 29. 2009

Ali is on the 10am docket in courtroom 112. Guards lead him into court at 12:35. There is a brief discussion between Vaughan and the Crown attorney on duty, Colleen Hepburn. Hepburn suggests Vaughan arrange a Crown pre-trial. Vaughan agrees. Vaughan asks the judge to bring Ali back to 112 in two weeks. The judge agrees and orders Ali to come back to 112 at 10am on Friday June 12.

Friday June 12, 2009

Ali is on the 10am docket in courtroom 112. Court starts a little late at 10:15. The court deals with other cases before coming to Ali. The guards bring Ali up at 11:20. He has a scruffy beard and a pony tail. His hair is in corn rows. He is wearing a dark jacket with the word Eight emblazoned on it. His lawyer, Andrew Vaughan, is in court. Vaughan says he would like Ali to be brought to 111 (set-date court) by video in two weeks time. Vaughan asks if it has to be a Monday. It does, because 111 uses an alphabetical system. Defendants whose names begin with A appear on Mondays. Vaughan doesn't know who the Crown assigned to the case is. The Crown attorney on duty looks at the brief and says Colleen Hepburn "has carriage of this matter." The judge orders Ali to appear in 111 by video on Monday June 29.

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