Steven Truscott
Aug 30, 2007 1:20:06 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2007 1:20:06 GMT -5
It took nearly 50 years, but Steven Truscott is acquitted
If the judicial system had its way 48 years ago, Steven Truscott would have hung by his neck until he was dead, for the murder of 12-year-old Lynne Harper.
On Tuesday morning, Attorney General Michael Bryant apologized on behalf of the Ontario government.
"It is a decision that will not be appealed, by the Crown - it is over."
It’s far from over, especially for the Truscott and Harper families. For Truscott, he’s about to embark on a new path in his life - one of freedom, while the Harper family must still deal with the tragic death of their daughter.
Truscott had harsh words for the Crown and rightfully so. They fought Truscott’s lawyers every step of the way, despite the presentation of new evidence.
"The Crown chooses not to think about justice," Truscott said, adding that despite the apology, he doesn’t feel it was sincere.
Truscott has spent the last 48 years as a convicted killer. When he was only 14 years old, he sentenced to hang for the 1959 rape and murder. His sentence was commuted to life in prison and then spent 10 years in prison, before he was released on parole in 1969.
He has spent nearly every moment since then trying to clear his name.
"It’s a dream come true," he said of the decision.
Compensation is on the minds of everyone, but Truscott and his family. He could potentially become a very wealthy man, but he continually said Tuesday, it wasn’t about the money. Instead it was about clearing his name, allowing his wife not to be married to a convicted killer, allowing his children to have a father who isn’t a convicted killer. His being able to go out in public with his head held high.
It will be interesting to see what magic number the government comes up with to compensate Truscott and his family, given the early five decades Truscott has fought to clear his name.
But as we close this chapter on the murder of Lynne Harper, the question still re mains, just who did kill the Clinton-area girl. Her unsolved murder is another example of justice not being served.
www.woodstocksentinelreview.com/Editorial/334559.html/Approved
... whether He did it or not ... The name Trusott will be scarred forever.
If the judicial system had its way 48 years ago, Steven Truscott would have hung by his neck until he was dead, for the murder of 12-year-old Lynne Harper.
On Tuesday morning, Attorney General Michael Bryant apologized on behalf of the Ontario government.
"It is a decision that will not be appealed, by the Crown - it is over."
It’s far from over, especially for the Truscott and Harper families. For Truscott, he’s about to embark on a new path in his life - one of freedom, while the Harper family must still deal with the tragic death of their daughter.
Truscott had harsh words for the Crown and rightfully so. They fought Truscott’s lawyers every step of the way, despite the presentation of new evidence.
"The Crown chooses not to think about justice," Truscott said, adding that despite the apology, he doesn’t feel it was sincere.
Truscott has spent the last 48 years as a convicted killer. When he was only 14 years old, he sentenced to hang for the 1959 rape and murder. His sentence was commuted to life in prison and then spent 10 years in prison, before he was released on parole in 1969.
He has spent nearly every moment since then trying to clear his name.
"It’s a dream come true," he said of the decision.
Compensation is on the minds of everyone, but Truscott and his family. He could potentially become a very wealthy man, but he continually said Tuesday, it wasn’t about the money. Instead it was about clearing his name, allowing his wife not to be married to a convicted killer, allowing his children to have a father who isn’t a convicted killer. His being able to go out in public with his head held high.
It will be interesting to see what magic number the government comes up with to compensate Truscott and his family, given the early five decades Truscott has fought to clear his name.
But as we close this chapter on the murder of Lynne Harper, the question still re mains, just who did kill the Clinton-area girl. Her unsolved murder is another example of justice not being served.
www.woodstocksentinelreview.com/Editorial/334559.html/Approved
... whether He did it or not ... The name Trusott will be scarred forever.
