VICTORIA — The lawyer for a man charged with second-degree murder in the deaths of his two daughters on Christmas Day in Oak Bay, B.C., says his client is entitled to the presumption of innocence. Outside court, defence lawyer Kevin McCullough said there is a presumption of innocence in the justice system that is important to Canadian democracy. The presumption of innocence is especially important in cases like his client’s where McCullough suggested there has been a rush to judgment. Douglas said the Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit was called in to assist Oak Bay police on the investigation. In the days following the deaths, hundreds gathered at Willows Park in Oak Bay for a candlelight vigil organized by community officials and family friends.

Source: National Post February 01, 2018 20:15 UTC