The sentencing of corrupt Hamilton cop Craig Ruthowsky was delayed Friday so the judge can weigh a defence motion to suspend the proceedings — which means Ruthowsky keeps getting paid, even though he's been convicted of several crimes. A sentencing hearing was expected Friday, but was pushed back by a stay in proceedings motion brought forward by Ruthowsky's lawyers. Ruthowsky's lawyer, Greg Lafontaine, said that means Thibodeau had an "inherent conflict of interest" in investigating the case. There certainly seems to be an appetite to stop Ruthowsky's pay. The new legislation proposes to allow police services to suspend officers without pay in certain circumstances — a power chiefs have been requesting for a decade.

Source: CBC News May 11, 2018 17:15 UTC