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Russell Brown announced Monday he's stepping down as a justice of the Supreme Court of Canada effective immediately — a move that comes after the Canadian Judicial Council began probing a claim of misconduct directed against Brown related to an incident in the U.S.

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[–] sbv 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The guy who assaulted Brown said

“I told [Justice Brown]: ‘You’re clearly intoxicated and the girls are creeped out by you. He shoved me …. I pushed him back, then punched him in the face twice and he fell to the ground.”

Police decided that punching Brown repeatedly in the head

“appeared reasonable and necessary, and no crime was determined.”

https://vancouversun.com/news/high-court-justice-under-investigation-after-altercation-arizona-resort

I hope I never find myself in a situation where cops think it's cool if someone punches me in the head.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

I hope I never find myself in a situation where cops think it’s cool if someone punches me in the head.

Don't be a drunk belligerent creeper who gets violent when someone says "stop that" and you should be fine.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I don't know the name of any Canadian Supreme Court judges and I think that is a good thing. Less politics in the judiciary!

[–] PacketGain 4 points 1 year ago

Agreed! I like that I can't look up a name of a Judge and know their political leanings.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Incredible. Imagine being such a dumbass you make it to the Supreme Court and then throw it away being a belligerent drunk creeper, and also get your ass kicked for the trouble. Great pick, Harper.

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