Sask. judge 'undermined trial fairness' says Appeal Court ruling
The appeal judges found Judge Brent Klause's "multiple interventions in the trial rendered it unfair" and have ordered a new trial.
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The appeal judges found Judge Brent Klause's "multiple interventions in the trial rendered it unfair" and have ordered a new trial.
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The appeal judges found Judge Brent Klause's "multiple interventions in the trial rendered it unfair" and have ordered a new trial.