A Rush to Judgment: The Unfair Trial of Louis Riel
Language: English
Published by Dundurn, 2020
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- Title
- A Rush to Judgment: The Unfair Trial of Louis Riel
- Author
- Salhany, Roger E.
- Publisher
- Dundurn
- Publication year
- 2020
- Condition
- Fine
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1459746090
- ISBN 13
- 9781459746091
- Seller catalogs
- Canadian History
The trial and conviction of Louis Riel for treason in the summer of 1885 and his execution on November 16, 1885, have been the subjects of historical comment and criticism for over one hundred years. A Rush to Judgment challenges the view held by some historians that Riel received a fair trial.
Roger Salhany argues that the presiding judge allowed the prosecutors to control the proceedings, was biased in his charge to the jury, and failed to properly explain how the jury was to consider the evidence of legal insanity. He also argues that the government was anxious to ensure the execution of Riel, notwithstanding the recommendation of the jury for clemency, because of concerns that if Riel was sent to a mental hospital or prison, he would eventually be released and cause further trouble. Salhany compels readers to reconsider Canada's most famous trial in court history.
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About the Author
Roger Salhany is a retired justice of the Superior Court of Ontario. A Queen’s Counsel and former trial lawyer, he has been a lecturer to judges, lawyers, law students, administrative boards, and police officers. He is also the author of eight books on criminal procedure. Roger lives in Ottawa.
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