The prosecution will appeal the not guilty verdict that a jury reached in the controversial Doug Snelgrove sexual assault trial. A protest erupted on the night of Feb. 24 after a Supreme Court jury determined that Snelgrove, a Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officer with 10 years' experience on the force, was not guilty. Doug Snelgrove. Apart from the Crown's decision to appeal the verdict, the case is also before the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Public Complaints Commission. As well, he awaits disciplinary action from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary.

Source: CBC News March 08, 2017 17:47 UTC