How long should justice take?
About this episode
The episode discusses the prolonged fight for justice faced by the Quewezance sisters after their wrongful conviction.
The Quewezance sisters have spent decades fighting to clear their names after being convicted of a murder they say they did not commit. More than 30 years after their conviction and four years after their case was sent for review, they are still waiting for answers. On this episode of APTN News InFocus, guest host Leanne Sanders examines the lengthy delays facing people seeking justice after a wrongful conviction. Leanne speaks with Senator Kim Pate, Toronto Star investigative reporter Kevin Donovan, legal expert Kent Roach and Mi'kmaq lawyer Suzanne Patles. Read Leanne's story here: https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/still-waiting-quewezance-sisters-case-still-under-review-after-four-years/ • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/
People in this episode
Host: Leanne Sanders
Guests: Kim Pate, Kevin Donovan, Kent Roach, Suzanne Patles
Topics covered
- wrongful conviction
- justice system
- legal delays
- Quewezance sisters
- investigative reporting
Keywords
- justice
- wrongful conviction
- Quewezance sisters
- legal expert
- investigative journalism
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Toronto Star, APTN, APTN National News
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