Winnipeg Free Press By: Editorial | Posted: 7:00 PM CST Wednesday, Mar. 3, 2021 Editorial The Manitobans stuck in a pandemic-induced backlog within the justice system don’t want to hear excuses. These people include victims of crime waiting to testify against their attackers, people in jail while awaiting the opportunity to seek bail, and people who have been improperly arrested and are eager to get to court to clear their name. The Manitobans stuck in a pandemic-induced backlog within the justice system don’t want to hear excuses. These people include victims of crime waiting to testify against their attackers, people in jail while awaiting the opportunity to seek bail, and people who have been improperly arrested and are eager to get to court to clear their name.