
In Episode 143, we explain why billionaire businessman Frank Stronach is no longer guilty of sexual assault after a judge declared a mistrial, and why the acquittal of Freedom Convoy organizer Pat King on the charge of intimidation was overturned by the Ontario Court of Appeal. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Judge declares mistrial in businessman Frank Stronach's sexual assault conviction (CBC News)Policiers insultés et ridiculisés: Mohamed Bekkali arrêté et accusé au criminel (TVA)R. v. King, 2026 ONCA 522 (CanLII)Pat King to be re-sentenced for intimidation after losing appeal (Ottawa Citizen)How I Faced Off Against the Freedom Convoy—and Won Over Its Supporters (The Walrus)Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn, with help from Alexander Surgenor.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.
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Episode 144: Alberta Health Services BANS journalist just doing his job. Plus, protest leader faces terror charges.

Episode 142: NO JAIL for Ontario man who repeatedly sexually abused sister from age 12

Episode 141: B.C. secretly negotiating to give away up to 11% of the province to tiny First Nation

Episode 140: Did Muskoka drag critic commit hate speech? Plus, HALF of criminal charges stayed or withdrawn.
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