He was supposed to serve nine years before being eligible for statutory release. His statutory release was revoked. Pearson said while the error is serious, and there is likely going to be public disappointment, it's not a reflection of the justice system as a whole, but rather a symptom of what he calls a poorly funded justice system. Jones agreed the justice system is being squeezed financially, but said it's impossible to know whether that factored into the Bacon case. He said one thing is certain: the recent decision to grant Bacon statutory release is straightforward administrative law.

Source: CBC News February 28, 2018 22:50 UTC