Tainted Blood
Oct 2, 2007 5:59:36 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2007 5:59:36 GMT -5
Victims outraged by tainted blood trial acquittals
An Ontario judge has acquitted all defendants in the tainted blood scandal, angering victims of the worst public health disaster in Canadian history.
Ontario Superior Court Justice Mary Lou Benotto delivered her verdict Monday afternoon in a Toronto courtroom, ending the 18-month long trial.
Former Canadian Red Cross chief Dr. Roger Perrault, three other doctors and the New Jersey-based Armour Pharmaceuticals Co. were all acquitted.
"There was no conduct that showed wanton and reckless disregard," said Benotto.
She then went on to say: "The conduct examined in detail over one and a half years confirms reasonable and responsible and professional actions and responses during this difficult time. The allegations of criminal conduct on the part of these men and this corporation were not only unsupported by the evidence, they were disproved."
An Ontario judge has acquitted all defendants in the tainted blood scandal, angering victims of the worst public health disaster in Canadian history.
Ontario Superior Court Justice Mary Lou Benotto delivered her verdict Monday afternoon in a Toronto courtroom, ending the 18-month long trial.
Former Canadian Red Cross chief Dr. Roger Perrault, three other doctors and the New Jersey-based Armour Pharmaceuticals Co. were all acquitted.
"There was no conduct that showed wanton and reckless disregard," said Benotto.
She then went on to say: "The conduct examined in detail over one and a half years confirms reasonable and responsible and professional actions and responses during this difficult time. The allegations of criminal conduct on the part of these men and this corporation were not only unsupported by the evidence, they were disproved."
