A former Thunder Bay city councillor is getting his day before the highest court in the province. The Ontario Court of Appeal has granted Robert Tuchenhagen permission to appeal his conviction that he broke the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act in his purchase of some surplus city property in 2008. The purchase took place while he was a city councillor. His lawyer Chantelle Bryson, says her client is thrilled that the appeal has been granted noting the case has some novel issues to explore. 
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Legal victory for former councillor
A former Thunder Bay city councillor is getting his day before the highest court in the province. The Ontario Court of Appeal has granted Robert Tuchenhagen permission to appeal his conviction that he broke the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act in his purchase of some surplus city property in 2008. The purchase took place while he was a city councillor. His lawyer Chantelle Bryson, says her client is thrilled that the appeal has been granted noting the case has some novel issues to explore. 