Nov 7, 2024, 8:32 PM
Nov 7, 2024, 8:32 PM
The Epoch Times

Claude Paquin is Acquitted After 40 Years in Prison

Quebec province of Canada
Highlights
  • Claude Paquin was acquitted on November 6, 2024, after decades of legal battles regarding the murders that occurred in 1978.
  • Paquin spent 18 years in prison and had been on parole for over 20 years under strict conditions due to the wrongful conviction.
  • Lawyers involved hope that this case will encourage others wrongfully convicted to maintain hope in their fight for justice.
Story

Claude Paquin was acquitted of the double murders of Ronald Bourgouin and Sylvie Revah on November 6, 2024, after Quebec's Crown prosecutor decided not to retry him. He had been wrongfully convicted in 1983 and spent 18 years in prison before being granted parole. His acquittal came after new evidence emerged, including the discrediting of testimony from a key informant. The case highlights ongoing issues of wrongful convictions and the importance of independent reviews. Lawyer Julie Harinen expressed hope that this victory would inspire others fighting wrongful convictions and emphasized the need for a dedicated commission to review such cases in the future.

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