A spokesman for the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General said Crown prosecutors have decided not to appeal Duffy's acquittal one month ago. Ministry spokesman Brendan Crawley said the Crown has decided there is no legal basis for an appeal. Donald Bayne, Duffy's defence lawyer, said the move is a sign that Justice Charles Vaillancourt's decision last month is "legally unimpeachable." Mike Duffy's lawyer says its "Huge News" the Crown won't appeal1:07Senators are eligible for legal assistance — or indemnification — if it relates to the carrying out of theirparliamentary function. The Crown also withdrew all criminal charges against retired senator Mac Harb for issues related to his living expenses.

Source: CBC News May 24, 2016 09:15 UTC