The Rodgers Brief

Dispersing the Fog - E65 Ontario Police Deaths, ASIRT Investigates Edmonton Chief, C-34 Safe Social Media Act Shortcomings, Guest YVR's Monty Robinson

This week we welcome Monty Robinson, the former police officer at the center of the controversial death of Robert Dziekański at the Vancouver Airport in 2007. He discusses the efforts he has made to clear his name, and the barriers to justice he has encountered. Also discussed;The deaths of two police officers in Ontario has brought to the forefront the challenges of policing in rural areas and the use of spike strips in one case, and potential Iranian links in the second.The federal government is going to ban social media for people under the age of 16, with the Safe Social Media Act, C-34. We discuss how it falls short on privacy, effectiveness, and in dealing with AI issues.Alberta's police investigator, ASIRT, is investigating Edmonton Police Chief Warren Driechal, for potential criminal charges for stating publicly that he would release details about the Ashley Rattlesnake investigation if the police did not approve of the approach the prosecution was taking in the matter. Updates on "Thunder Bay", the lobster intimidation case, and a look ahead at Saint John Police Chief complaints.

Dispersing the Fog E64 - Carter Hart Chants, SMU Video Court Study, Henry Nowak Murder, Guest Ryan McMahon of the Crave hit documentary "Thunder Bay"

This week we are excited to welcome Ryan McMahon, the podcaster and documentarian behind the Crave hit "Thunder Bay", a 4-part story that follows McMahon as he re-investigates nine murders that were subject to official Police Review and Civilian Police Commission investigation reports. McMahon discusses his evolution from stand-up comedian to documentary storyteller, and has some advice for Paul on how to use what he has learned to tell the story of the NS mass shooting controversies. Also covered this week, - Carter Hart is out of court and leading his team in the Stanley Cup finals, where he is hearing it from the Carolina fans- the murder of Henry Nowak in England is generating discussions there and here about politicization of the police- the RCMP descended on the small town of Rogersville, NB but did not tell anyone why- St. Mary's University is conducting a study on the use of video in Court. Adam was interviewed this week by one of the professors leading the effort

Dispersing the Fog E63 - Ellison Death Reactions, No Subpoenas in Lobster Mobster Trial, Guest Former RCMP Cst Cathy Mansley

This week, we welcome former RCMP officer, Cathy Mansley, to the show. Cathy has been the driving force behind two class action lawsuits against the RCMP, and made the complaint that lead to the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission report on the death of Susan Butlin.Also discussed, the reaction to last week's story on the death by suicide of Clinton Ellision, including media coverage of the situation. We also go in depth on the case of Eric Thibault, who is alleged to be a mob boss-style figure in the lobster fishery in Southwest NS. This week, he had multiple charges dropped after it was discovered that none of the eight witnesses (including three RCMP officers) had been subpoenaed for the trial.

Dispersing the Fog E62 - The Tragic Death of Clinton Ellison, Scathing Civilian Oversight Commission Report on RCMP's Susan Butlin Investigation

This week we discuss the tragic death of Clinton Ellison, as well as the report from the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP on the RCMP's botched investigation into the sexual assault complaint of Susan Butlin.Clinton Ellison was the brother of Corrie Ellison, who was killed on April 18, 2020 in Portapique, during the NS mass shooting. There have always been questions about who actually killed Ellison, and Clinton had claimed that the RCMP was responsible. He never waivered from that stance. This week, Clinton Ellison killed himself in Fredericton. We discuss his pursuit of the truth, and share some messages that he exchanged with Paul in the weeks leading up to his death.Also this week, the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP released a report authored by the highly respected Brent Cotter, which showed the many ways that the RCMP failed to properly investigate the complaints of Susan Bultin, who was eventually murdered by her neighbour, Ernie "Junior" Duggan, who is now spending life in jail for her murder.

Dispersing the Fog E61 - SCC Creates Coercive Control Tort, Ashley v. AI, Guest Kim March on Bill Majcher Trial

This week, we welcome guest Kim March, who was an 'unindicted co-conspirator' of William Majcher, who was acquitted this week in BC of targeting an alleged fraudster on behalf of the Chinese government. Mr. March was to be a witness in the trial, but was never called to the stand. He tells us about the trial, as well as stories from his career with the RCMP, and his work since travelling the globe tracking money and assets for governments and private investors.Also, this week the Supreme Court of Canada created the new tort of intimate partner violence, and affirmed a damages award of $100,000 to a woman who suffered for years at the hands of her abusive husband. We discuss the emerging legal treatments of coercive control, and whether it may lead to unintended consequences. Also discussed, updated details on the YVR4, NS gets a new RCMP Commanding Officer, and Ashley MacIsaac sues Google over false AI-generated claims.