Michael Bryant’s case put over until March 5, 2010

Bryant a no-show in court again

Mess Media, January 23, 2010

The case against former Ontario attorney general, Michael Bryant continues to proceed slowly. Lawyers made a very brief appearance in court before Justice Paul Bentley on Friday.

Bryant’s lawyers and the crown failed to meet for a case management session so they will try to do it all again on March 5. They will meet privately with the Judge in the morning and court will reconvene in the afternoon for a public session.

Bryant is represented by Marie Henein. The prosecution will be led by an independent prosecutor from BC, Richard Peck.

Bryant has been charged with criminal negligence causing death and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death in relation to the death of cyclist Darcy Allan (AL) Sheppard after a traffic altercation on August 31, 2009.

Video evidence shows Bryant deliberately rammed his car into Sheppard from behind before attempting to flee the scene of the attack. Sheppard grabbed on to his car and Bryant fled with Sheppard attached.

Witnesses then say that Bryant sped away at about 90 km/hr on the wrong side of the road. He mounted the curb and intentionally drove into obstacles to knock Sheppard off his car. Sheppard died from the resulting multiple collisions.

Michael Bryant’s case returns to court January 22, 2010

Mess Media, January 15, 2009

Although he has yet to make a court appearance, former Ontario attorney-general, Michael Bryant’s case continues to slowly make its way toward a trial this year.

It remains unclear if Bryant will make an appearance in court but his case resumes Friday January 22, 2010 with an in-camera session in the morning.

So far the delay has been related to discovery issues as police have been waiting for all of the forensic evidence to come in.

If discovery is completed by January 22, the court will reconvene that afternoon to set a date for trial.

Bryant has been charged with criminal negligence causing death and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death in relation to the death of cyclist Darcy Allan (AL) Sheppard after a traffic altercation on August 31, 2009.

Video evidence shows Bryant deliberately rammed his car into Sheppard from behind before attempting to flee the scene of the attack. Sheppard grabbed on to his car and Bryant fled with Sheppard attached.

Witnesses then say that Bryant sped away at about 90 km/hr on the wrong side of the road. He mounted the curb and intentionally drove into obstacles to knock Sheppard off his car. Sheppard died from the resulting multiple collisions.