Stein told the court that he took over the family real estate management business at the age of 24, when his father died. While the apartments were run down, Stein testified, they were located on an excellent corner in a part of town where the real estate market was "really exploding." Phone call from borough mayorRoughly two weeks after that meeting, Stein recalls a phone call from borough mayor Michael Applebaum. Former Montreal mayor Michael Applebaum arrives at the courthouse accompanied by his defence team on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in Montreal. The court heard that Applebaum told Stein about an upcoming cocktail event, and Stein offered to buy 10 tickets.

Source: CBC News November 21, 2016 15:06 UTC