Doctors Charged in Blood Task Force, December 11, 2002

RCMP News Release RCMP Blood Task Force Lays Criminal Charges

 Section 221 of the Criminal Code of Canada, and charges of common nuisance by endangering the public under Section 180 of the Criminal Code of Canada, as well ... http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/html/bloodtaskforce.htm

DECEMBER 24, 2002

RCMP BLOOD TASK FORCE-TORONTO NORTH

The RCMP Blood Task Force would like to update you on the first court appearances of those who were charged with criminal offences on November 19, 2002.

Legal counsel for the Canadian Red Cross , along with Dr. Roger Perrault and his legal counsel, appeared in court in Hamilton, Ontario on December 10, 2002. Their court case has been adjourned until March 6, 2003 at 0900 hrs.

Legal counsel for Dr. Roger Perrault, Dr. John Furesz, Dr. Wark Boucher, Armour Pharmaceutical Company , and Dr. Michael Rodell appeared in court in Toronto, Ontario on December 11, 2002. Their court case has been adjourned until January 28, 2003 at 0930 hrs.

The RCMP Blood Task Force will continue to provide updates relating to court appearances. If you do not wish to receive any further newsletters, please contact Cst. Heather Jamieson at 1-888-530-1111.

At this time, the BTF has conducted over 700 interviews, and have reviewed and analysed several million pages of documents. Major case management software continues to assist the BTF with the large volume of documents with respect to the organization and analysis of data.

The Blood Task Force continues to consult with four full-time Crown Counsel regarding legal issues.