In a Toronto court last week, a frustrated judge presiding over an impaired driving trial on Zoom ordered a short recess. “I would admit that I lost my temper and I think that it’s appropriate that a mistrial be granted,” Robertson said. Meanwhile, even as Zoom trials are lauded for improving access to justice and allowing trials to continue safely during the pandemic, they have also faced problems. Toronto police are investigating the illegal sharing of Zoom court screenshots and recordings online, and the ministry is reviewing court practices to prevent observers from being able to interrupt or “Zoom-bomb” proceedings by sharing pornographic or offensive material. Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...

Source: thestar March 10, 2021 21:59 UTC