That's not hyperbole on our part," Peck told B.C. "To commit this case or permit it to proceed runs contrary to the rule of law," Peck told the judge. "That's the very definition of ransom," Peck told Holmes. Peck's colleague Tony Paisana told Holmes that the "breadth and height of abuse" is one of the "more rare and unique aspects of this matter." "On behalf of our defence, it is our submission that the answers to these questions are self evident," Peck told the judge.

Source: CBC News August 09, 2021 21:50 UTC