1 00:00:01,702 --> 00:00:04,036 Marcie: The last couple of years have been tough, right? 2 00:00:04,038 --> 00:00:05,437 Challenging. 3 00:00:06,573 --> 00:00:07,439 We've had to fight for the little things 4 00:00:07,475 --> 00:00:09,775 That make us feel human. 5 00:00:10,945 --> 00:00:13,111 We've had to get used to a life in stasis. 6 00:00:14,081 --> 00:00:15,314 Praying that you get to finish 7 00:00:15,449 --> 00:00:18,216 Whatever you were in the middle of when the world changed. 8 00:00:20,187 --> 00:00:21,653 Don't get me wrong, 9 00:00:21,722 --> 00:00:24,656 Life in the midst of a pandemic wasn't all bad. 10 00:00:25,192 --> 00:00:26,458 Cheers. 11 00:00:26,593 --> 00:00:27,826 Cheers. 12 00:00:29,296 --> 00:00:31,696 Marcie: We were reminded of how much we love our loved ones. 13 00:00:33,234 --> 00:00:36,334 We "bubbled" with strangers and made lifelong friends. 14 00:00:36,370 --> 00:00:37,736 Hey, hold on! 15 00:00:37,738 --> 00:00:39,805 Marcie: And while most of us were dealing with a virus 16 00:00:39,874 --> 00:00:44,576 That made being socially distant from loved ones the new normal, 17 00:00:44,612 --> 00:00:48,814 Some of us saw our lives irrevocably changed by loss. 18 00:00:50,084 --> 00:00:51,283 (colleen sighs) 19 00:00:51,352 --> 00:00:54,286 Marcie: Every morning, my client, nina francis, 20 00:00:54,288 --> 00:00:56,688 Would make the journey from preston to halifax 21 00:00:56,690 --> 00:00:58,823 To work as a continuing care assistant 22 00:00:58,859 --> 00:01:02,461 At one of oakland park's long term care facilities. 23 00:01:02,530 --> 00:01:06,298 And she did that job efficiently, diligently 24 00:01:06,367 --> 00:01:08,100 And with the greatest of care. 25 00:01:08,235 --> 00:01:09,434 During the pandemic, 26 00:01:09,437 --> 00:01:11,103 She was required to do this job 27 00:01:11,238 --> 00:01:14,306 Under the worst circumstances. 28 00:01:14,375 --> 00:01:16,040 Lack of ppe, 29 00:01:16,077 --> 00:01:18,710 No access to n-95 masks, 30 00:01:18,712 --> 00:01:20,378 Being shuttled across oakland park's 31 00:01:20,414 --> 00:01:22,714 Six long term care facilities. 32 00:01:24,284 --> 00:01:26,918 My client is charged with assault with a weapon 33 00:01:26,954 --> 00:01:28,720 And criminal negligence. 34 00:01:28,756 --> 00:01:31,589 She's not guilty, ladies and gentlemen. 35 00:01:31,625 --> 00:01:36,528 Nina francis was confronted by the complainant at her home, 36 00:01:36,663 --> 00:01:39,564 As she was taking her two young children to school. 37 00:01:39,633 --> 00:01:42,300 Now the complainant attacked my client 38 00:01:42,302 --> 00:01:45,170 Because she believed that ms. Francis 39 00:01:45,172 --> 00:01:47,673 Gave her mother covid-19; 40 00:01:47,808 --> 00:01:50,075 A virus she did succumb to. 41 00:01:50,144 --> 00:01:51,943 My client attempted to escape 42 00:01:51,979 --> 00:01:54,546 Ms. Macaskill's unrelenting attack. 43 00:01:54,681 --> 00:01:56,181 And when ms. Eilidh macaskill 44 00:01:56,316 --> 00:02:00,952 Refused to back away from my client's vehicle, 45 00:02:00,988 --> 00:02:02,354 She was injured. 46 00:02:03,824 --> 00:02:06,958 The crown is gonna tell you this accident was purposeful. 47 00:02:07,928 --> 00:02:10,496 This case is an unwarranted attack 48 00:02:10,631 --> 00:02:15,400 On a woman who risked her own life every day 49 00:02:15,536 --> 00:02:18,503 Through one of the most unprecedented events 50 00:02:18,506 --> 00:02:19,904 Of our lifetime. 51 00:02:20,875 --> 00:02:22,774 Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, 52 00:02:22,776 --> 00:02:27,579 Covid-19 has taken so much from so many people. 53 00:02:29,650 --> 00:02:32,450 Don't allow it to claim nina francis' freedom 54 00:02:32,486 --> 00:02:33,785 And her family too. 55 00:02:34,822 --> 00:02:36,621 Please find her not guilty. 56 00:02:37,191 --> 00:02:38,623 Thank you. 57 00:02:41,328 --> 00:02:42,527 Judge kilcoyne: Call your first witness. 58 00:02:42,530 --> 00:02:43,862 Yes your honour. 59 00:02:43,864 --> 00:02:45,463 We call eilidh macaskill 60 00:02:45,499 --> 00:02:46,831 To the witness stand. 61 00:02:48,869 --> 00:02:54,740 (ominous music) 62 00:02:54,875 --> 00:03:04,316 ♪ 63 00:03:04,318 --> 00:03:07,952 Driver: (laughing) I guess karen ain't calling the manager today. 64 00:03:07,988 --> 00:03:09,421 Passenger: She's handling her business herself. 65 00:03:09,490 --> 00:03:11,390 Driver: Mm mm, oh! She tryin' to, oh! 66 00:03:11,525 --> 00:03:13,625 Oh man, she gonna crack the window! 67 00:03:13,694 --> 00:03:14,792 Passenger: Look at her, man. 68 00:03:14,828 --> 00:03:16,494 Driver: Oh my goodness! 69 00:03:16,564 --> 00:03:18,330 She fell back and she's drivin' off! 70 00:03:18,465 --> 00:03:19,631 Passenger: Did she just hit her? 71 00:03:19,667 --> 00:03:20,899 Driver: (laughing) I cannot believe what I have- 72 00:03:20,901 --> 00:03:22,100 Passenger: Is she all right? 73 00:03:22,169 --> 00:03:23,435 Keep filming, I'm gonna call 911. 74 00:03:23,504 --> 00:03:24,836 Driver: All right. Oh my- 75 00:03:24,838 --> 00:03:26,170 Are you okay? 76 00:03:29,410 --> 00:03:30,709 Ms. Macaskill, 77 00:03:30,711 --> 00:03:32,844 There's no doubt that video must be triggering for you. 78 00:03:32,846 --> 00:03:33,779 Do you need a moment? 79 00:03:33,914 --> 00:03:34,846 I'm good. 80 00:03:34,882 --> 00:03:35,814 Bethany: Okay. 81 00:03:35,949 --> 00:03:38,717 Now, can you tell the court what happened 82 00:03:38,786 --> 00:03:42,320 After the accused's truck made contact with you? 83 00:03:42,389 --> 00:03:45,123 I'm not sure, I just remember being in a lot of pain. 84 00:03:45,125 --> 00:03:48,026 Do you recall if the accused stopped 85 00:03:48,062 --> 00:03:49,361 To see if you were okay? 86 00:03:49,964 --> 00:03:51,029 She just ran off. 87 00:03:51,065 --> 00:03:51,997 Bethany: She just left the scene? 88 00:03:52,066 --> 00:03:53,064 Eilidh: Yes. 89 00:03:53,133 --> 00:03:55,133 And she didn't come to your aid? 90 00:03:55,135 --> 00:03:56,969 No. She ran inside her house. 91 00:03:57,104 --> 00:03:59,137 Two guys came from I don't know where 92 00:03:59,173 --> 00:04:00,806 And I guess they called an ambulance. 93 00:04:00,941 --> 00:04:01,873 Bethany: An ambulance? 94 00:04:02,009 --> 00:04:03,875 So you must've been hurt pretty badly? 95 00:04:03,877 --> 00:04:05,577 My leg was broken in three places 96 00:04:05,712 --> 00:04:07,379 And I suffered a concussion. 97 00:04:07,381 --> 00:04:08,513 I'm a cpa. 98 00:04:08,549 --> 00:04:10,949 I've had trouble focusing since what happened. 99 00:04:10,951 --> 00:04:12,484 Get headaches. 100 00:04:14,054 --> 00:04:16,588 I haven't been able to go back to work. 101 00:04:16,590 --> 00:04:17,856 How long have you been off work? 102 00:04:17,991 --> 00:04:19,324 Almost 13 months. 103 00:04:20,327 --> 00:04:21,893 Do you have a sense from your doctor 104 00:04:21,895 --> 00:04:23,528 When you'll be able to go back? 105 00:04:24,598 --> 00:04:26,698 They don't know if I'll be able to go back. 106 00:04:30,237 --> 00:04:34,639 (gentle music) 107 00:04:34,642 --> 00:04:37,509 Joyce: So you heard that gregor's stepping down as chair? 108 00:04:37,511 --> 00:04:39,144 I'll believe that when I see it. 109 00:04:39,213 --> 00:04:40,245 Joyce: Gregor's gone. 110 00:04:40,314 --> 00:04:41,913 He's not even in the country. 111 00:04:41,949 --> 00:04:43,949 He handed me his proxy just in case. 112 00:04:44,084 --> 00:04:45,450 Still playing the puppet master. 113 00:04:45,585 --> 00:04:47,051 Unbelievable. 114 00:04:47,855 --> 00:04:48,987 So who's gonna replace him? 115 00:04:49,923 --> 00:04:51,790 Well, there's eugene alfreds, 116 00:04:51,859 --> 00:04:53,258 Quinta tyson, 117 00:04:53,327 --> 00:04:54,259 Percy lincoln. 118 00:04:54,328 --> 00:04:56,261 Percy lincoln? Seriously? 119 00:04:56,263 --> 00:04:57,395 Joyce: I wouldn't sweat it. 120 00:04:57,531 --> 00:04:58,864 He's viewed as too radical. 121 00:04:58,866 --> 00:05:00,631 Even the "left" has its limits. 122 00:05:01,869 --> 00:05:03,634 Thinking about tossing your hat in the ring? 123 00:05:04,404 --> 00:05:05,804 Give your head a shake. 124 00:05:05,873 --> 00:05:07,339 You know how long I've been trying to reform 125 00:05:07,408 --> 00:05:08,639 Halifax legal aid? 126 00:05:09,576 --> 00:05:11,810 Well, it sounds like you have ideas. 127 00:05:11,879 --> 00:05:14,612 And the added bonus is you have history, 128 00:05:14,648 --> 00:05:16,214 Aka you're old. 129 00:05:16,350 --> 00:05:17,849 Thanks, colleen. 130 00:05:20,654 --> 00:05:21,886 I'll think about it. 131 00:05:27,661 --> 00:05:29,294 Ronnie: There the big talking man is. 132 00:05:29,296 --> 00:05:32,030 With your cheap settler promises. 133 00:05:32,099 --> 00:05:33,698 I thought you were gonna do something for us. 134 00:05:33,767 --> 00:05:35,533 Now, I'm just getting this. 135 00:05:37,471 --> 00:05:39,838 We waited five months for a no? 136 00:05:39,907 --> 00:05:42,907 The government's not getting their hands on my niece's kid. 137 00:05:42,943 --> 00:05:43,842 Hey. 138 00:05:43,977 --> 00:05:44,876 Hey, colleen. 139 00:05:45,011 --> 00:05:46,578 You got a minute to talk about this? 140 00:05:46,713 --> 00:05:48,513 You the boss? 141 00:05:48,515 --> 00:05:49,681 I am, yeah. How can I help? 142 00:05:49,750 --> 00:05:52,517 Stop screwing us with your "nos" for a start. 143 00:05:52,519 --> 00:05:53,685 We rejected her claim. 144 00:05:54,788 --> 00:05:56,454 Okay, well you can always appeal. 145 00:05:59,960 --> 00:06:01,325 Ronnie: Damn it! 146 00:06:04,731 --> 00:06:06,330 My niece is 16. 147 00:06:06,367 --> 00:06:07,599 She's in the system. 148 00:06:07,601 --> 00:06:10,202 Me and her mother, we grew up in the system. 149 00:06:10,337 --> 00:06:13,071 After my sister died, I swore I wouldn't let ivy, 150 00:06:14,842 --> 00:06:17,075 She wasn't supposed to end up in foster care. 151 00:06:18,545 --> 00:06:19,811 I let her down. 152 00:06:20,947 --> 00:06:23,648 How many more of us do they get to claim? 153 00:06:23,717 --> 00:06:25,650 That child of hers belongs with her people. 154 00:06:25,786 --> 00:06:27,652 I need to bring her home. 155 00:06:29,723 --> 00:06:31,489 Here, I want you to write down your number. 156 00:06:31,525 --> 00:06:33,491 I'll call you this afternoon, I promise. 157 00:06:38,432 --> 00:06:39,631 (door knocking) 158 00:06:39,700 --> 00:06:42,367 Doug: Look, I know you said "no" but this file- 159 00:06:42,369 --> 00:06:44,369 (sighs) there's always a "file" doug. 160 00:06:44,371 --> 00:06:46,304 We don't have the resources to take on every case. 161 00:06:46,373 --> 00:06:47,773 It's six or seven hours, colleen. 162 00:06:47,908 --> 00:06:49,107 Ronnie's niece is in foster care. 163 00:06:49,242 --> 00:06:51,910 She's 16 and eight months pregnant. 164 00:06:51,912 --> 00:06:53,177 Ronnie just wants to be appointed guardian 165 00:06:53,213 --> 00:06:54,179 Of her grand-nephew, 166 00:06:54,248 --> 00:06:55,213 Keep the child out of care. 167 00:06:55,282 --> 00:06:56,647 It's six or seven hours. 168 00:06:57,718 --> 00:06:59,651 If she registers an appeal I'll expedite it. 169 00:06:59,720 --> 00:07:01,486 You're not getting this, colleen. 170 00:07:01,522 --> 00:07:02,821 I'm sorry for taking this out on you, 171 00:07:02,956 --> 00:07:05,523 But she applied for legal aid nearly five months ago. 172 00:07:05,592 --> 00:07:06,925 We should be embarrassed it takes this long 173 00:07:06,927 --> 00:07:08,159 To respond to people. 174 00:07:08,195 --> 00:07:10,528 Wow, that's what passes as an apology? 175 00:07:10,564 --> 00:07:12,597 Why does this woman have to fight for help? 176 00:07:12,732 --> 00:07:14,332 We'll give a legal aid certificate to a murderer 177 00:07:14,468 --> 00:07:16,000 Just like that. 178 00:07:16,036 --> 00:07:17,869 We have to be better. 179 00:07:17,871 --> 00:07:20,705 You have no idea what I deal with on the daily. 180 00:07:20,741 --> 00:07:22,006 Do more with less, 181 00:07:22,042 --> 00:07:23,542 Take from "peter" to pay "paul". 182 00:07:23,544 --> 00:07:26,077 The focus this quarter is women not men, 183 00:07:26,079 --> 00:07:26,978 Black not white. 184 00:07:27,113 --> 00:07:29,481 Agendas are constantly shifting. 185 00:07:29,616 --> 00:07:32,684 And every time I ask for more I'm told to make it work. 186 00:07:32,819 --> 00:07:36,087 And that's exactly what I'm doing every day. 187 00:07:36,089 --> 00:07:37,489 So don't, 188 00:07:37,491 --> 00:07:39,457 Don't come at me suggesting otherwise. 189 00:07:40,761 --> 00:07:41,960 You're right. 190 00:07:41,962 --> 00:07:43,695 I shouldn't have said that, I'm just... 191 00:07:46,433 --> 00:07:47,632 Ten hours, doug. 192 00:07:47,668 --> 00:07:49,233 I'll give you ten hours to work this out. 193 00:07:49,269 --> 00:07:50,168 Thank you. 194 00:07:50,303 --> 00:07:51,235 Thank you, colleen. 195 00:07:51,271 --> 00:07:52,370 Colleen: And don't get too excited, 196 00:07:52,372 --> 00:07:53,972 I'm not sanctioning court time on this, all right? 197 00:07:53,974 --> 00:07:55,640 Couple of phone calls, some meetings, 198 00:07:55,709 --> 00:07:57,442 Keep this really short and simple. 199 00:08:00,214 --> 00:08:03,248 Bethany: Why did you choose oakland park for your mom? 200 00:08:03,250 --> 00:08:04,615 It seemed nice. 201 00:08:06,319 --> 00:08:07,319 I thought they'd take good care of her, 202 00:08:07,454 --> 00:08:08,719 That she'd be safe. 203 00:08:08,755 --> 00:08:10,322 And was that the case? 204 00:08:10,457 --> 00:08:12,724 Uh, for the first couple months. 205 00:08:12,793 --> 00:08:15,327 But then once she, the accused, 206 00:08:15,462 --> 00:08:18,530 Um, became my mom's continuing care assistant, 207 00:08:18,665 --> 00:08:22,000 It's like everything just went to hell. 208 00:08:22,002 --> 00:08:25,003 I'd show up and mom would be sitting in her own mess 209 00:08:25,005 --> 00:08:27,272 Or she'd need an extra pillow 210 00:08:27,274 --> 00:08:29,407 And nina would look at me like I had two heads. 211 00:08:29,443 --> 00:08:30,375 Hearsay. 212 00:08:30,444 --> 00:08:31,876 Judge kilcoyne: Move along, ms. Mayle. 213 00:08:31,945 --> 00:08:34,078 Bethany: Did you speak to anyone about your mom's care? 214 00:08:34,114 --> 00:08:36,114 Eilidh: Not at first but once she pushed me- 215 00:08:36,183 --> 00:08:37,415 Objection, your honour. 216 00:08:37,417 --> 00:08:39,951 Bethany: It is our intention to present evidence 217 00:08:39,987 --> 00:08:41,419 Of a prior altercation 218 00:08:41,555 --> 00:08:43,487 Between ms. Macaskill and the accused. 219 00:08:43,524 --> 00:08:44,522 Hmm. 220 00:08:44,525 --> 00:08:46,324 The witness can continue. 221 00:08:46,360 --> 00:08:47,993 She's lying. I never touched her. 222 00:08:47,995 --> 00:08:50,161 I know. Nina, we're gonna get our turn. 223 00:08:50,163 --> 00:08:52,163 Eilidh: Once that woman pushed me, 224 00:08:52,165 --> 00:08:53,365 I complained to her boss 225 00:08:53,367 --> 00:08:56,134 And the accused was taken off my mother's care. 226 00:08:56,136 --> 00:08:58,570 So that was the end of the defendant's interaction 227 00:08:58,639 --> 00:08:59,638 With your mother? 228 00:08:59,640 --> 00:09:02,373 No. As a result of covid, 229 00:09:02,442 --> 00:09:03,775 Oakland park was short staffed 230 00:09:03,844 --> 00:09:06,978 So the accused was put back on my mom's team. 231 00:09:06,980 --> 00:09:09,247 Bethany: How did your mother respond to that? 232 00:09:09,316 --> 00:09:10,382 Eilidh: I don't know. 233 00:09:10,517 --> 00:09:12,650 Oakland park was on lockdown. 234 00:09:12,786 --> 00:09:14,052 I didn't get to see her. 235 00:09:17,857 --> 00:09:19,290 My mother died of covid. 236 00:09:21,862 --> 00:09:23,795 That woman gave her covid-19- 237 00:09:23,930 --> 00:09:26,130 Objection! This is highly prejudicial. 238 00:09:26,132 --> 00:09:28,266 Bethany: I'm as surprised as ms. Diggs 239 00:09:28,268 --> 00:09:29,834 To hear this from my witness. 240 00:09:29,903 --> 00:09:31,870 However, we intend to call evidence- 241 00:09:31,872 --> 00:09:34,339 And I will consider the relevance of that evidence 242 00:09:34,341 --> 00:09:35,607 When it's put before the court. 243 00:09:35,609 --> 00:09:37,142 Marcie: Your honour, the complainant's allegations 244 00:09:37,277 --> 00:09:38,809 Are entirely without basis. 245 00:09:38,845 --> 00:09:40,144 The jury needs to be cautioned. 246 00:09:40,213 --> 00:09:42,313 She's a "hotspotter". 247 00:09:42,349 --> 00:09:43,281 From preston. 248 00:09:43,416 --> 00:09:44,716 Even the government said 249 00:09:44,785 --> 00:09:46,884 That that community was a hotspot for covid. 250 00:09:47,020 --> 00:09:47,918 Seriously, your honour. 251 00:09:47,955 --> 00:09:49,220 Judge kilcoyne: Ms. Macaskill, 252 00:09:49,222 --> 00:09:51,055 I need you to simply answer the questions 253 00:09:51,124 --> 00:09:53,024 Ms. Mayle asks of you. 254 00:09:53,093 --> 00:09:54,359 Don't editorialize, 255 00:09:54,428 --> 00:09:57,629 Don't present facts you don't know as facts. 256 00:09:57,764 --> 00:09:59,631 Ms. Diggs, I will take your request for a caution 257 00:09:59,766 --> 00:10:01,232 To the jury under advisement. 258 00:10:02,402 --> 00:10:03,567 Let's move this along. 259 00:10:03,604 --> 00:10:05,303 Bethany: Let's go back to the day 260 00:10:05,305 --> 00:10:09,174 That the accused's vehicle made contact with you. 261 00:10:09,309 --> 00:10:11,576 Did you have a weapon in your hand 262 00:10:11,578 --> 00:10:13,111 When you approached the defendant? 263 00:10:13,113 --> 00:10:14,445 No. 264 00:10:14,514 --> 00:10:16,848 Bethany: Were you planning to physically harm the defendant? 265 00:10:16,983 --> 00:10:18,383 I was upset, 266 00:10:18,452 --> 00:10:20,251 But I just wanted to talk to her, 267 00:10:20,287 --> 00:10:22,253 To understand what happened to my mother. 268 00:10:22,322 --> 00:10:23,754 I wasn't going to hurt her. 269 00:10:24,558 --> 00:10:26,590 I have no further questions. 270 00:10:26,592 --> 00:10:28,492 Judge kilcoyne: Ms. Diggs, cross. 271 00:10:31,898 --> 00:10:33,264 Marcie: Your mother died. 272 00:10:34,134 --> 00:10:35,467 This is someone you idolized, 273 00:10:35,469 --> 00:10:37,402 Someone you loved. 274 00:10:37,471 --> 00:10:40,405 And you blame nina francis for her death? 275 00:10:40,474 --> 00:10:42,440 Yes. Yes I do. 276 00:10:42,476 --> 00:10:45,043 Marcie: And, when you confronted her at her home 277 00:10:45,979 --> 00:10:47,511 You were angry. 278 00:10:47,547 --> 00:10:49,080 I wouldn't say angry, no. 279 00:10:49,215 --> 00:10:50,215 Marcie: No? 280 00:10:50,217 --> 00:10:51,683 Just thirty minutes before 281 00:10:51,685 --> 00:10:55,153 You were asking staff members for my client's home address. 282 00:10:55,222 --> 00:10:56,888 I wanted to talk to her, yes. But- 283 00:10:56,957 --> 00:10:58,289 But you were angry? 284 00:10:59,826 --> 00:11:01,760 Nobody would give me a straight answer. 285 00:11:02,963 --> 00:11:04,295 I just wanted to talk. 286 00:11:04,430 --> 00:11:05,530 Talk? 287 00:11:06,366 --> 00:11:12,270 (tense dramatic music) 288 00:11:12,405 --> 00:11:18,309 ♪ 289 00:11:18,378 --> 00:11:20,411 This doesn't look like somebody who wants to talk. 290 00:11:20,480 --> 00:11:23,447 Bethany: Objection, we're not here for ms. Diggs opinion. 291 00:11:24,418 --> 00:11:25,950 I'm done with the witness. 292 00:11:26,019 --> 00:11:33,124 (tense dramatic music) 293 00:11:35,729 --> 00:11:36,994 Ust gets to lie like that? 294 00:11:37,030 --> 00:11:39,197 The jury knows that she's being dishonest. 295 00:11:39,266 --> 00:11:40,531 Do they marcie? 296 00:11:40,567 --> 00:11:42,467 The media has half the city believing 297 00:11:42,536 --> 00:11:45,669 I'm the one responsible for the outbreak at oakland park, 298 00:11:45,706 --> 00:11:46,871 Like I'm some serial killer. 299 00:11:46,873 --> 00:11:47,838 Nina! 300 00:11:47,874 --> 00:11:48,806 Nina: What, earl? 301 00:11:48,875 --> 00:11:51,108 Eilidh macaskill gets to spew her lies 302 00:11:51,144 --> 00:11:52,410 To anyone willing to listen. 303 00:11:52,545 --> 00:11:53,745 What about us? 304 00:11:53,747 --> 00:11:55,213 I can't get a job, 305 00:11:55,215 --> 00:11:57,715 No one will hire you because of me. 306 00:11:57,718 --> 00:11:59,283 And I'm sending the girls to my brothers 307 00:11:59,352 --> 00:12:01,753 Just so they don't have to be hassled every day. 308 00:12:01,755 --> 00:12:04,289 Nina, I need you to maintain a positive attitude- 309 00:12:04,424 --> 00:12:06,090 Nina: You be positive, marcie. 310 00:12:06,093 --> 00:12:09,427 All being positive has ever gotten me was disappointment. 311 00:12:09,429 --> 00:12:11,028 These people have made it so I can't hold my head up 312 00:12:11,098 --> 00:12:12,430 In my own community. 313 00:12:13,533 --> 00:12:15,466 And who knows if I'll ever be able to. 314 00:12:18,972 --> 00:12:20,037 Iris: Hi ona. 315 00:12:20,107 --> 00:12:21,873 Ona: Sorry iris, I was just getting up to speed. 316 00:12:22,008 --> 00:12:23,507 Uh, can you just give us a moment please? 317 00:12:23,543 --> 00:12:24,708 Thanks. 318 00:12:25,845 --> 00:12:27,045 I didn't realize your roomie was joining us. 319 00:12:27,180 --> 00:12:28,712 Oh, it's for our client. 320 00:12:28,749 --> 00:12:29,780 Yes, I was hoping 321 00:12:29,816 --> 00:12:31,249 That we could all work together on this one. 322 00:12:31,318 --> 00:12:33,784 I like to think we're always on the same side. 323 00:12:33,820 --> 00:12:35,553 Iris: I don't think that's what doug meant. 324 00:12:35,622 --> 00:12:37,054 I'm just messing with your roomie. 325 00:12:37,791 --> 00:12:39,657 So your client's aunt 326 00:12:39,793 --> 00:12:41,826 Wants to be the guardian of her unborn child? 327 00:12:41,961 --> 00:12:43,727 What's the full name of the mother-to-be? 328 00:12:43,764 --> 00:12:45,729 Ivy lynn, no "e", maloney. 329 00:12:50,336 --> 00:12:51,636 Is there something wrong? 330 00:12:51,705 --> 00:12:54,939 Ona: No, no, it's just a birth alert on ivy lynn's file. 331 00:12:54,941 --> 00:12:57,108 Iris: Why is there a birth alert on ivy's file? 332 00:12:57,243 --> 00:13:00,177 Ona: I'd have to check with whoever entered this into the system. 333 00:13:01,281 --> 00:13:03,748 I mean, she's a minor living in foster care 334 00:13:03,883 --> 00:13:05,883 With a juvenile history and some learning exceptionalities. 335 00:13:05,952 --> 00:13:07,018 It could be that simple. 336 00:13:07,087 --> 00:13:08,553 Is it too late to submit a safety plan? 337 00:13:08,688 --> 00:13:09,687 To have her aunt appointed 338 00:13:09,823 --> 00:13:11,355 As the person who takes custody of ivy's child 339 00:13:11,424 --> 00:13:12,890 Instead of social services? 340 00:13:13,026 --> 00:13:14,458 I can try and push one through. 341 00:13:14,494 --> 00:13:16,694 But she can also make her application for guardianship 342 00:13:16,763 --> 00:13:18,162 Once the child is born. 343 00:13:18,231 --> 00:13:22,834 Iris: So you guys can just take someone's baby for nothing? 344 00:13:22,836 --> 00:13:24,235 Ona: Don't get it twisted, iris. 345 00:13:24,271 --> 00:13:25,904 The-the whole basis of the policy 346 00:13:26,039 --> 00:13:27,238 Is the best interest of the child. 347 00:13:27,274 --> 00:13:28,506 Doug: Especially if the mother of that child 348 00:13:28,641 --> 00:13:29,573 Is indigenous or black. 349 00:13:29,609 --> 00:13:30,741 Hmm. 350 00:13:30,777 --> 00:13:32,977 Look, we can run this over till the cows come home 351 00:13:32,979 --> 00:13:35,747 But it sounds like you guys are on a clock. 352 00:13:35,882 --> 00:13:37,081 We are. 353 00:13:37,083 --> 00:13:39,783 We'll have the safety plan in this afternoon. 354 00:13:39,820 --> 00:13:41,185 Ronnie does not want her niece's child 355 00:13:41,188 --> 00:13:43,120 Spending a day in the system. 356 00:13:43,156 --> 00:13:44,121 Thank you, ona. 357 00:13:44,191 --> 00:13:45,456 Yeah. 358 00:13:46,193 --> 00:13:47,625 See ya. -Okay. 359 00:13:51,164 --> 00:13:54,265 Percy: Look, our legal aid system is a mess, 360 00:13:54,301 --> 00:13:56,734 Underfunded, overworked, inefficient. 361 00:13:56,770 --> 00:14:00,338 It is supposed to be about increasing access to justice 362 00:14:00,340 --> 00:14:03,408 And that shouldn't just mean family and criminal. 363 00:14:03,543 --> 00:14:04,876 Come on, we do more than that. 364 00:14:04,945 --> 00:14:06,277 I got you, I do, 365 00:14:06,313 --> 00:14:09,213 But I'm talking civil litigation, 366 00:14:09,216 --> 00:14:11,216 Wills and estates. 367 00:14:11,351 --> 00:14:13,284 If I'm elected new chair of the hla board, 368 00:14:13,419 --> 00:14:15,753 I will bring everyone under one roof. 369 00:14:15,822 --> 00:14:18,256 We're wasting money with leases across the city. 370 00:14:18,325 --> 00:14:23,427 Also, we only need one "colleen" managing everyone 371 00:14:23,496 --> 00:14:27,765 Instead of being top heavy with administrative salaries. 372 00:14:27,834 --> 00:14:30,501 And that savings will go to fund more lawyers, 373 00:14:30,503 --> 00:14:32,570 Who will earn more than just a living wage. 374 00:14:32,572 --> 00:14:33,971 Hive mind. 375 00:14:34,974 --> 00:14:36,374 What about negotiating with government? 376 00:14:36,376 --> 00:14:37,508 You can't throw a press conference 377 00:14:37,577 --> 00:14:38,976 Every time you get in a spat. 378 00:14:39,045 --> 00:14:41,779 The house needs to be cleaned. 379 00:14:41,915 --> 00:14:43,847 I can't do that if I'm locked outside. 380 00:14:44,918 --> 00:14:47,719 Stand next to me, colleen. 381 00:14:47,721 --> 00:14:49,586 The two of us working together 382 00:14:49,623 --> 00:14:54,058 Can usher in an entirely new era in halifax legal aid. 383 00:14:56,162 --> 00:14:57,462 Let's keep talking. 384 00:14:58,865 --> 00:15:00,131 Tell me that's a yes. 385 00:15:02,235 --> 00:15:03,601 We investigated the incident 386 00:15:03,670 --> 00:15:04,736 Between nina and ms. Macaskill, 387 00:15:04,871 --> 00:15:07,137 But as it was really a she said/she said, 388 00:15:07,173 --> 00:15:09,607 We just decided moving nina would be best for everyone. 389 00:15:09,676 --> 00:15:10,775 Bethany: But then covid hit 390 00:15:10,910 --> 00:15:12,176 And the accused ended up back 391 00:15:12,178 --> 00:15:13,611 On the late mona macaskill's team? 392 00:15:13,746 --> 00:15:15,013 Yes. 393 00:15:15,015 --> 00:15:17,015 Bethany: When did mona macaskill first exhibit symptoms 394 00:15:17,150 --> 00:15:18,349 Of covid-19? 395 00:15:18,385 --> 00:15:20,417 Objection, relevance? 396 00:15:20,453 --> 00:15:22,219 Your honour, the defence is arguing 397 00:15:22,255 --> 00:15:24,021 That the complainant attacked the accused 398 00:15:24,090 --> 00:15:25,990 Because she gave her mother covid-19. 399 00:15:26,059 --> 00:15:27,391 They've made this relevant. 400 00:15:28,561 --> 00:15:29,894 Go ahead, ms. Mayle. 401 00:15:29,963 --> 00:15:31,663 Objection overruled. 402 00:15:31,798 --> 00:15:33,397 Do you need me to repeat the question? 403 00:15:33,433 --> 00:15:34,365 According to our records, 404 00:15:34,500 --> 00:15:36,968 She started exhibiting symptoms April 21st. 405 00:15:36,970 --> 00:15:39,070 Bethany: And was the accused part of her team? 406 00:15:39,072 --> 00:15:42,273 Cathy: Yes, but she'd only just returned to work days earlier. 407 00:15:42,275 --> 00:15:43,708 Nina was off for two weeks. 408 00:15:43,777 --> 00:15:45,176 Vacation. 409 00:15:45,178 --> 00:15:47,445 Bethany: She took a vacation at the height of the pandemic? 410 00:15:47,447 --> 00:15:49,246 Nina said her husband had to go out of town 411 00:15:49,282 --> 00:15:50,648 For a family emergency. 412 00:15:50,650 --> 00:15:51,683 How long before the outbreak 413 00:15:51,818 --> 00:15:52,984 Had the accused returned to work? 414 00:15:53,053 --> 00:15:54,252 Objection! 415 00:15:54,387 --> 00:15:57,187 Ms. Mayle is attempting to link the outbreak to my client. 416 00:15:57,223 --> 00:16:00,124 I'm as dismayed as you are, ms. Diggs. 417 00:16:00,259 --> 00:16:01,626 We're gonna take fifteen. 418 00:16:01,761 --> 00:16:04,128 Sheriff, please excuse the jury. 419 00:16:04,263 --> 00:16:05,496 Sheriff: All rise. 420 00:16:05,565 --> 00:16:07,031 I want a mistrial. 421 00:16:07,167 --> 00:16:08,866 Every time ms. Mayle mentions covid 422 00:16:08,902 --> 00:16:10,167 In connection to my client, 423 00:16:10,302 --> 00:16:12,269 The jury looks at her like she's a murderer. 424 00:16:12,305 --> 00:16:14,138 She's deliberately feeding them information 425 00:16:14,140 --> 00:16:15,406 That's completely false. 426 00:16:15,442 --> 00:16:16,674 False? 427 00:16:16,676 --> 00:16:18,042 Every news outlet in the country 428 00:16:18,078 --> 00:16:20,110 Has reported on the outbreak at oakland park 429 00:16:20,146 --> 00:16:22,079 And several of them mention your client 430 00:16:22,215 --> 00:16:23,614 As the source of the outbreak. 431 00:16:23,650 --> 00:16:26,083 Ms. Mayle, I'm astonished that you would engage 432 00:16:26,119 --> 00:16:27,418 In this line of questioning. 433 00:16:27,553 --> 00:16:29,620 The outbreak at oakland park is irrelevant. 434 00:16:29,656 --> 00:16:31,255 This is behaviour I might expect to see 435 00:16:31,257 --> 00:16:34,291 From a prosecutor with zero experience. 436 00:16:34,327 --> 00:16:35,927 I want a mistrial, your honour. 437 00:16:36,062 --> 00:16:37,228 I don't see how my client 438 00:16:37,297 --> 00:16:38,963 Can get a fair trial going forward? 439 00:16:38,965 --> 00:16:41,032 You're not getting a mistrial, ms. Diggs. 440 00:16:41,034 --> 00:16:43,100 The jury will be given specific instructions 441 00:16:43,236 --> 00:16:45,269 Regarding the comments made by ms. Mayle. 442 00:16:45,405 --> 00:16:46,704 Bring the jury back. 443 00:16:48,641 --> 00:16:51,776 They just get to do this without even telling us? 444 00:16:51,778 --> 00:16:54,578 I'm so sick of these people and their damn traps. 445 00:16:54,714 --> 00:16:56,247 They just get to take my baby? 446 00:16:56,382 --> 00:16:57,682 We can get around this. 447 00:16:58,651 --> 00:16:59,550 Ronnie: You keep saying that. 448 00:16:59,619 --> 00:17:01,586 But history keeps repeating, don't it? 449 00:17:01,721 --> 00:17:03,821 (ivy crying) 450 00:17:03,857 --> 00:17:07,091 Ivy, ronnie, doug and I, 451 00:17:07,227 --> 00:17:09,193 We're gonna file a safety plan 452 00:17:09,328 --> 00:17:11,595 Where ronnie is your baby's guardian. 453 00:17:13,633 --> 00:17:16,801 You get to choose who takes care of your baby. 454 00:17:16,870 --> 00:17:20,271 Social services won't be able to take your child. 455 00:17:20,273 --> 00:17:22,073 Doug and I, we won't let that happen. 456 00:17:23,676 --> 00:17:24,876 Doug: Iris is right. 457 00:17:25,011 --> 00:17:26,277 We'll settle this. 458 00:17:30,450 --> 00:17:31,415 Dr. Jones, 459 00:17:31,484 --> 00:17:33,417 Can you state your occupation for the record? 460 00:17:33,420 --> 00:17:35,153 I'm the chief physician for oakland group, 461 00:17:35,288 --> 00:17:36,287 The owner of oakland park, 462 00:17:36,422 --> 00:17:37,555 The long term care home 463 00:17:37,557 --> 00:17:39,490 Where the defendant worked. 464 00:17:39,526 --> 00:17:41,592 Bethany: Can you describe the covid protocols 465 00:17:41,727 --> 00:17:44,262 That oakland group put in place for their facilities? 466 00:17:44,264 --> 00:17:45,930 The covid protocols I put in place, uh, 467 00:17:46,065 --> 00:17:47,831 Across the oakland suite of homes 468 00:17:47,867 --> 00:17:50,400 Were based in the science available at the time. 469 00:17:50,437 --> 00:17:52,837 Ppe, facial shields, masks, 470 00:17:52,839 --> 00:17:54,739 Increased ventilation, distancing. 471 00:17:54,874 --> 00:17:57,375 Unfortunately, with the staff coming and going, 472 00:17:57,510 --> 00:17:59,577 It proved impossible to keep the "hotspotters" 473 00:17:59,712 --> 00:18:02,279 From bringing covid into our facility. 474 00:18:02,348 --> 00:18:05,349 Can you clarify for the jury what you mean by "hotspotter"? 475 00:18:05,351 --> 00:18:07,284 Ah, we have a lot of ccas, 476 00:18:07,286 --> 00:18:09,520 Janitorial staff, cafeteria workers 477 00:18:09,556 --> 00:18:12,123 Who live in or have connections to family 478 00:18:12,192 --> 00:18:14,959 Living in covid hotspots like the preston area, 479 00:18:15,561 --> 00:18:16,928 "hotspotters". 480 00:18:17,063 --> 00:18:18,996 Bethany: So you believe that one of the support staff 481 00:18:19,065 --> 00:18:20,864 Is responsible for the outbreak? 482 00:18:21,568 --> 00:18:22,566 Objection. Speculation. 483 00:18:23,569 --> 00:18:24,869 Bethany: I have no further questions. 484 00:18:26,573 --> 00:18:27,672 Marcie: Let's talk about this report 485 00:18:27,807 --> 00:18:30,708 From oakland group's human resources department. 486 00:18:30,710 --> 00:18:32,143 Would you mind reading 487 00:18:32,212 --> 00:18:34,178 The highlighted portion to the court? 488 00:18:34,314 --> 00:18:37,481 Ah, it says 35% of oakland group's employees 489 00:18:37,484 --> 00:18:39,216 Work across the various facilities. 490 00:18:39,252 --> 00:18:40,484 Marcie: And how many employees 491 00:18:40,487 --> 00:18:42,820 Work at the north end halifax facility? 492 00:18:42,822 --> 00:18:43,954 Thirty, give or take. 493 00:18:43,990 --> 00:18:45,356 Marcie: And your clayton park facility? 494 00:18:46,325 --> 00:18:47,591 Thirty-six, I believe. 495 00:18:47,627 --> 00:18:49,193 And your bedford facility? 496 00:18:49,328 --> 00:18:50,761 Fifty-four. 497 00:18:50,763 --> 00:18:53,997 According to my quick math that's 120 people. 498 00:18:54,033 --> 00:18:57,368 And according to your own human resources report, 499 00:18:57,370 --> 00:18:59,303 Thirty-five percent of those people, 500 00:18:59,372 --> 00:19:01,505 So forty-two staff, 501 00:19:01,574 --> 00:19:04,908 Are coming in and out of the various facilities 502 00:19:04,944 --> 00:19:06,844 In the midst of a pandemic. 503 00:19:08,114 --> 00:19:10,581 And these numbers include doctors and nurses? 504 00:19:10,617 --> 00:19:12,049 Yes. 505 00:19:12,085 --> 00:19:14,785 Marcie: And do these doctors and nurses work at other hospitals 506 00:19:14,821 --> 00:19:16,921 Or other long term care facilities? 507 00:19:16,990 --> 00:19:18,121 Some of them, yes. 508 00:19:18,158 --> 00:19:20,924 Marcie: So isn't it true you have no idea 509 00:19:21,060 --> 00:19:22,994 What the source of the outbreak might've been 510 00:19:23,129 --> 00:19:24,461 At the north end facility? 511 00:19:24,497 --> 00:19:25,462 Objection, your honour. 512 00:19:25,498 --> 00:19:26,397 Judge kilcoyne: We'll continue. 513 00:19:26,532 --> 00:19:27,598 Sit down, ms. Mayle. 514 00:19:27,600 --> 00:19:29,600 We acted in accordance with the protocols 515 00:19:29,669 --> 00:19:31,134 Set by the government at the time. 516 00:19:31,171 --> 00:19:32,703 Right, so the bare minimum. 517 00:19:33,972 --> 00:19:36,574 Are you currently being sued by ms. Macaskill 518 00:19:36,709 --> 00:19:39,743 For negligence in connection with the death of her mother? 519 00:19:39,779 --> 00:19:40,945 Bethany: Objection, your honour. 520 00:19:40,947 --> 00:19:42,380 Where is ms. Diggs getting this from? 521 00:19:42,515 --> 00:19:44,081 Did you insinuate to ms. Macaskill 522 00:19:44,150 --> 00:19:45,916 During your settlement discussions 523 00:19:45,985 --> 00:19:49,053 That my client exposed her mother to covid-19? 524 00:19:49,055 --> 00:19:51,422 Your honour, orlando beam, 525 00:19:51,491 --> 00:19:53,023 Counsel for oakland park 526 00:19:53,059 --> 00:19:54,792 And I've instructed dr. Jones 527 00:19:54,927 --> 00:19:57,361 That conversations between the group and ms. Macaskill 528 00:19:57,363 --> 00:19:59,430 Are privileged communication. 529 00:19:59,499 --> 00:20:01,432 I'm sorry, who are you again? 530 00:20:01,501 --> 00:20:02,700 Orlando bloom? 531 00:20:02,702 --> 00:20:03,601 Orlando beam. 532 00:20:03,670 --> 00:20:04,769 Okay. 533 00:20:06,172 --> 00:20:07,672 Members of the jury, 534 00:20:07,674 --> 00:20:10,140 I apologize for the workout today, 535 00:20:10,176 --> 00:20:14,345 But ms. Diggs, ms. Mayle, mr. Beam and I 536 00:20:14,414 --> 00:20:16,213 Will need to have a private conversation. 537 00:20:16,216 --> 00:20:21,051 (tense dramatic music) 538 00:20:21,120 --> 00:20:22,519 Orlando: I cannot allow dr. Jones 539 00:20:22,521 --> 00:20:25,422 To answer questions related to ongoing litigation. 540 00:20:25,424 --> 00:20:27,191 Your honour, if I'm not allowed to conduct 541 00:20:27,260 --> 00:20:28,925 A full cross examination 542 00:20:28,962 --> 00:20:31,395 Of the evidence that dr. Jones provided then I can't- 543 00:20:31,397 --> 00:20:33,831 Bethany: Ms. Diggs is attempting to establish some proximity- 544 00:20:33,900 --> 00:20:35,399 Marcie: I don't have to attempt. 545 00:20:35,401 --> 00:20:38,669 Ms. Macaskill met with dr. Jones and mr. Beam 546 00:20:38,804 --> 00:20:41,405 Immediately prior to confronting my client at her home 547 00:20:41,407 --> 00:20:43,140 With her small children. 548 00:20:43,142 --> 00:20:45,409 Something happened at that meeting 549 00:20:45,411 --> 00:20:47,344 That set her off in my client's direction. 550 00:20:47,346 --> 00:20:48,913 Unfortunately, that's information 551 00:20:49,048 --> 00:20:51,349 Dr. Jones will be unable to share. 552 00:20:51,351 --> 00:20:52,817 Judge kilcoyne: Ms. Diggs, the court acknowledges 553 00:20:52,952 --> 00:20:54,385 Solicitor-client privilege- 554 00:20:54,454 --> 00:20:55,886 Marcie: With respect your honour, 555 00:20:55,888 --> 00:20:58,322 Mr. Beam has no standing in this proceeding. 556 00:21:00,560 --> 00:21:02,493 Dr. Jones will not answer any questions 557 00:21:02,628 --> 00:21:04,495 Related to the ongoing litigation 558 00:21:04,497 --> 00:21:07,631 Between oakland park and ms. Macaskill. 559 00:21:07,634 --> 00:21:09,099 Marcie: Your honour, your ruling interferes 560 00:21:09,135 --> 00:21:10,835 With my ability to defend my client- 561 00:21:10,970 --> 00:21:12,103 Judge kilcoyne: Enough! 562 00:21:12,105 --> 00:21:14,171 Move along to your next witness. 563 00:21:14,307 --> 00:21:16,573 Sheriff, bring the jury back please. 564 00:21:21,748 --> 00:21:23,581 Coffee smells incredible. 565 00:21:23,583 --> 00:21:25,516 You didn't get that from around here, did you? 566 00:21:25,585 --> 00:21:26,917 I know a guy. 567 00:21:26,919 --> 00:21:28,853 You want one? It's high protein. 568 00:21:28,988 --> 00:21:29,920 Oh, for sure. 569 00:21:29,956 --> 00:21:33,324 (phone ringing) 570 00:21:33,459 --> 00:21:34,758 Ona's calling. 571 00:21:35,428 --> 00:21:36,460 Hey. - Hey, baby. 572 00:21:37,930 --> 00:21:39,196 Bad news. 573 00:21:39,332 --> 00:21:41,732 The safety plan you filed, we can't approve it. 574 00:21:41,801 --> 00:21:43,400 Ronnie maloney has been deemed unfit. 575 00:21:43,536 --> 00:21:44,401 What? 576 00:21:44,437 --> 00:21:45,536 Hang on. 577 00:21:45,538 --> 00:21:47,003 Doug's here, I'm gonna put you on speaker. 578 00:21:47,140 --> 00:21:47,971 Okay, go ahead. 579 00:21:48,041 --> 00:21:49,039 Hey ona. 580 00:21:49,042 --> 00:21:49,940 Ona: Hey doug. 581 00:21:50,076 --> 00:21:51,942 (sighs) so like I was telling iris, 582 00:21:51,978 --> 00:21:54,412 They're not able to approve the safety plan. 583 00:21:54,414 --> 00:21:56,279 Ronnie's criminal record disqualifies her. 584 00:21:56,316 --> 00:21:57,414 Ona, we're talking a couple of 585 00:21:57,483 --> 00:21:59,282 Resisting and public disturbance convictions 586 00:21:59,319 --> 00:22:00,884 From over twelve years ago, 587 00:22:00,920 --> 00:22:03,220 Back when her partner was struggling with alcohol. 588 00:22:03,356 --> 00:22:05,156 He's been clean eleven years. 589 00:22:05,291 --> 00:22:07,091 They don't even live in the same house. 590 00:22:07,160 --> 00:22:08,759 I'm just the messenger, doug. 591 00:22:08,795 --> 00:22:11,162 Let me know if I can help with anything else, okay? 592 00:22:11,297 --> 00:22:12,363 I'll talk to you soon. 593 00:22:12,432 --> 00:22:13,564 Dammit! 594 00:22:14,600 --> 00:22:16,466 You're gonna challenge this, right? 595 00:22:16,502 --> 00:22:17,968 It's a long shot. 596 00:22:18,004 --> 00:22:20,104 At this point, I'll probably wait till the baby's born, 597 00:22:20,106 --> 00:22:23,641 But I got to try and help these guys. 598 00:22:23,643 --> 00:22:25,642 And what about what colleen said? 599 00:22:25,678 --> 00:22:27,644 She didn't approve court time for this. 600 00:22:29,349 --> 00:22:30,781 I won't tell if you won't. 601 00:22:32,852 --> 00:22:34,985 Joyce: I've got some good news, I hope. 602 00:22:34,987 --> 00:22:36,987 I've decided to step up and put my hat into the ring 603 00:22:36,989 --> 00:22:38,055 For position of chair. 604 00:22:38,190 --> 00:22:39,122 Awesome. 605 00:22:39,158 --> 00:22:40,057 I know you're really gonna help 606 00:22:40,192 --> 00:22:41,458 Transform how legal aid operates. 607 00:22:41,494 --> 00:22:42,526 Definitely. 608 00:22:42,562 --> 00:22:43,861 The first thing I want to look at 609 00:22:43,863 --> 00:22:46,897 Is turning the indigenous offices into regional offices. 610 00:22:46,933 --> 00:22:49,600 That way everyone has greater access to our services. 611 00:22:49,669 --> 00:22:50,734 And docketing, 612 00:22:50,770 --> 00:22:52,136 I want to eliminate docketing. 613 00:22:52,138 --> 00:22:54,204 It makes our lawyers too focused on time management 614 00:22:54,273 --> 00:22:56,540 When they should be thinking of the clients. 615 00:22:56,609 --> 00:22:58,575 I hope I can rely on your support. 616 00:22:59,379 --> 00:23:00,945 You got it, yeah. 617 00:23:05,518 --> 00:23:08,219 Earl: Finish up, girls, we gotta get moving. 618 00:23:08,354 --> 00:23:14,225 (gentle music) 619 00:23:14,360 --> 00:23:16,560 ♪ 620 00:23:16,695 --> 00:23:18,896 I hope this is still okay. 621 00:23:18,898 --> 00:23:19,964 Lot going on. 622 00:23:20,099 --> 00:23:21,098 Yeah. 623 00:23:21,167 --> 00:23:23,100 Earl got an industrial mechanical job in quebec. 624 00:23:23,235 --> 00:23:24,902 He's leaving tomorrow morning. 625 00:23:24,904 --> 00:23:27,037 So the girls need to be settled. 626 00:23:27,073 --> 00:23:28,105 I hate this. 627 00:23:28,240 --> 00:23:29,507 Nina: It'll be better for the girls. 628 00:23:29,642 --> 00:23:32,542 They won't have to see people coming at their momma every day. 629 00:23:33,880 --> 00:23:35,713 Besides, they love hanging in the country 630 00:23:35,715 --> 00:23:37,047 With aunt glennie, uncle alvin. 631 00:23:37,750 --> 00:23:38,849 Come on, girls. 632 00:23:39,752 --> 00:23:45,722 (tense music) 633 00:23:45,758 --> 00:23:47,491 ♪ 634 00:23:47,493 --> 00:23:49,493 I was hoping we could skate through this 635 00:23:49,628 --> 00:23:54,064 Without addressing the question of your covid status. 636 00:23:54,200 --> 00:23:56,600 That lawyer's not making it easy for you, is she? 637 00:23:56,669 --> 00:23:58,301 No, she's not. 638 00:23:59,939 --> 00:24:03,007 She keeps hammering it in front of the jury and- 639 00:24:03,009 --> 00:24:04,174 The other day 640 00:24:04,243 --> 00:24:05,675 Two kids at my daughter's school 641 00:24:05,711 --> 00:24:07,611 Told them their mother was poison. 642 00:24:09,749 --> 00:24:11,181 Poison, marcie. 643 00:24:12,552 --> 00:24:15,352 I'm being crucified based on a lie. 644 00:24:16,389 --> 00:24:18,489 Another day, another death threat. 645 00:24:20,226 --> 00:24:22,159 What do you think they'll do with my truth? 646 00:24:23,963 --> 00:24:25,296 Honestly, nina, 647 00:24:26,832 --> 00:24:29,199 I don't think we have a chance without it. 648 00:24:30,570 --> 00:24:31,835 Doug: The fact that my client 649 00:24:31,838 --> 00:24:33,804 Was disqualified as a guardian of her niece's child 650 00:24:33,939 --> 00:24:37,508 Due to minor summary convictions from over twelve years ago 651 00:24:37,643 --> 00:24:40,577 Exposes the flaws at the heart of the birth alert system. 652 00:24:40,713 --> 00:24:41,745 Nelson: Your honour, 653 00:24:41,881 --> 00:24:43,714 The best interest of the child is our guiding principle- 654 00:24:43,783 --> 00:24:45,516 Best interest of the child? 655 00:24:45,651 --> 00:24:47,851 Best interest of the child has become a tool for governments 656 00:24:47,853 --> 00:24:50,321 To steal indigenous kids from their parents, 657 00:24:50,456 --> 00:24:51,655 From their communities, 658 00:24:51,790 --> 00:24:52,656 And place them in a system 659 00:24:52,791 --> 00:24:55,793 That for many becomes inescapable. 660 00:24:55,928 --> 00:24:58,395 I'd argue that this policy is just an extension 661 00:24:58,397 --> 00:25:00,064 Of what happened at residential schools 662 00:25:00,066 --> 00:25:01,465 And the '60s scoop. 663 00:25:01,467 --> 00:25:02,867 Policies that have and will continue 664 00:25:03,002 --> 00:25:05,068 To lead to the extermination of our culture. 665 00:25:05,104 --> 00:25:06,703 That's a bit dramatic. 666 00:25:07,874 --> 00:25:10,607 You don't believe birth alerts have saved lives? 667 00:25:10,743 --> 00:25:11,875 There's no oversight, your honour, 668 00:25:11,911 --> 00:25:13,010 No transparency and- 669 00:25:13,012 --> 00:25:14,545 Judge dewey: That's not what I asked you. 670 00:25:14,614 --> 00:25:16,514 Answer my question, mr. Paul. 671 00:25:18,117 --> 00:25:22,353 Yes, they do save lives but they also ruin families, 672 00:25:22,488 --> 00:25:24,622 Stigmatize communities 673 00:25:24,624 --> 00:25:27,358 And they perpetuate a cycle of poverty and dysfunction. 674 00:25:27,360 --> 00:25:29,226 Judge dewey: The court acknowledges your agreement 675 00:25:29,361 --> 00:25:32,162 That birth alerts save lives. 676 00:25:32,164 --> 00:25:34,898 Don't bring politics into my courtroom. 677 00:25:34,967 --> 00:25:36,634 You want to give a sociology lesson? 678 00:25:36,636 --> 00:25:38,836 We've got a lot of universities. 679 00:25:38,838 --> 00:25:40,471 I was just arguing my case, your honour. 680 00:25:40,473 --> 00:25:41,772 Then argue the law. 681 00:25:42,975 --> 00:25:44,374 In that regard, 682 00:25:44,376 --> 00:25:46,910 This court has no authority to take any action 683 00:25:46,979 --> 00:25:50,481 Until after young ms. Maloney's child is born. 684 00:25:50,483 --> 00:25:53,317 Your client, the elder maloney, 685 00:25:53,319 --> 00:25:55,486 Will be able to apply for guardianship 686 00:25:55,488 --> 00:25:58,889 Thirty days following the child's birth. 687 00:25:58,891 --> 00:26:01,525 Mr. Paul, it is galling. 688 00:26:01,660 --> 00:26:03,093 You knew this would be the outcome 689 00:26:03,129 --> 00:26:05,062 But still you decided to waste the courts 690 00:26:05,131 --> 00:26:06,964 And mr. Biden's time. 691 00:26:07,033 --> 00:26:08,264 We're adjourned. 692 00:26:08,301 --> 00:26:11,668 (tense dramatic music swells) 693 00:26:11,670 --> 00:26:14,271 Auntie, do they get to take my son? 694 00:26:14,406 --> 00:26:15,639 Doug: We're gonna keep fighting. 695 00:26:15,708 --> 00:26:16,941 Ronnie: You don't get it. 696 00:26:17,076 --> 00:26:18,342 You grew up on reserve, 697 00:26:18,344 --> 00:26:21,011 Had the privilege of community. 698 00:26:21,013 --> 00:26:22,746 Ivy didn't have that. 699 00:26:22,881 --> 00:26:24,682 Her mother didn't. I didn't. 700 00:26:24,684 --> 00:26:26,016 This isn't over. 701 00:26:26,052 --> 00:26:27,685 We have options. 702 00:26:27,687 --> 00:26:28,952 This whole system's set up 703 00:26:29,021 --> 00:26:31,755 'cause of white people's need to control us, 704 00:26:31,890 --> 00:26:33,223 Treat us like children. 705 00:26:34,427 --> 00:26:36,159 We're not children, doug. 706 00:26:36,195 --> 00:26:38,362 We don't need nor will I let 707 00:26:38,364 --> 00:26:41,632 Their courts tell us who gets to raise our kids. 708 00:26:41,701 --> 00:26:44,001 I'm done waiting for them to give us a fair deal. 709 00:26:44,870 --> 00:26:46,270 What does that mean? 710 00:26:46,405 --> 00:26:48,372 You're a good man, wo'gumal. 711 00:26:53,445 --> 00:26:54,811 She was angry. 712 00:26:55,781 --> 00:26:56,580 Marcie: And how did you feel? 713 00:26:57,683 --> 00:26:58,982 Nina: I was scared. 714 00:26:59,885 --> 00:27:01,585 I just wanted to get out of there. 715 00:27:02,355 --> 00:27:03,253 Did she have a, 716 00:27:03,389 --> 00:27:04,588 A weapon? 717 00:27:04,723 --> 00:27:07,291 Nina: I thought she had a rock in her hand at first. 718 00:27:07,426 --> 00:27:11,128 She nearly shattered the driver's side window of my car. 719 00:27:11,197 --> 00:27:12,662 But now I know it was just car keys. 720 00:27:12,698 --> 00:27:14,264 And then what happened? 721 00:27:14,266 --> 00:27:15,632 She started yelling. 722 00:27:17,469 --> 00:27:21,504 "you bitch. You f-ing bitch. 723 00:27:21,540 --> 00:27:22,773 "my mother's dead because of you, 724 00:27:22,908 --> 00:27:24,474 "I'm gonna kill you." 725 00:27:24,543 --> 00:27:25,776 Marcie: What did you do? 726 00:27:25,911 --> 00:27:27,144 I opened my window. 727 00:27:27,747 --> 00:27:29,012 Just a little. 728 00:27:31,083 --> 00:27:32,349 I asked her to move. 729 00:27:33,753 --> 00:27:35,885 I told her I was taking my girls to school. 730 00:27:38,257 --> 00:27:39,589 They were so freaked out. 731 00:27:41,127 --> 00:27:42,559 But she... 732 00:27:43,429 --> 00:27:45,795 She seemed not in control. 733 00:27:45,831 --> 00:27:46,930 I just needed to get out of there 734 00:27:46,932 --> 00:27:50,701 So I put my truck in reverse. 735 00:27:50,770 --> 00:27:52,035 Did you intend for your vehicle 736 00:27:52,104 --> 00:27:54,772 To make contact with ms. Macaskill? 737 00:27:54,774 --> 00:27:55,906 Nina: No. 738 00:27:55,908 --> 00:27:57,073 Marcie: Did you know that you hit her? 739 00:27:57,109 --> 00:27:58,275 Not until I looked out the window 740 00:27:58,410 --> 00:28:00,043 And saw her lying on the ground. 741 00:28:00,079 --> 00:28:02,012 And when you realized, what did you do? 742 00:28:02,014 --> 00:28:03,413 I ran inside with my girls. 743 00:28:03,416 --> 00:28:04,648 I was scared. 744 00:28:04,783 --> 00:28:07,651 Marcie: Did you know why eilidh macaskill came after you? 745 00:28:07,653 --> 00:28:10,353 Nina: I didn't at the time, but now I do. 746 00:28:12,258 --> 00:28:14,858 She believes I gave her mother covid. 747 00:28:14,927 --> 00:28:19,262 Marcie: So a great deal has been made about your covid status 748 00:28:19,331 --> 00:28:20,664 By ms. Mayle. 749 00:28:21,734 --> 00:28:24,835 Let's just go ahead and clear that up. 750 00:28:24,837 --> 00:28:29,272 You took off work from April 5th until April 19th. 751 00:28:29,308 --> 00:28:31,041 Can you tell the court why? 752 00:28:31,176 --> 00:28:33,543 There was an outbreak at my daughter's school. 753 00:28:35,147 --> 00:28:36,479 My husband was on the road. 754 00:28:37,883 --> 00:28:40,751 They needed to self-isolate so I stayed home with them. 755 00:28:42,221 --> 00:28:44,221 I asked cathy collins, my supervisor, 756 00:28:44,223 --> 00:28:46,690 To use sick days, 757 00:28:46,692 --> 00:28:50,227 But the only way she'd agree is if I took vacation. 758 00:28:50,296 --> 00:28:51,561 Marcie: So you did the right thing, 759 00:28:51,696 --> 00:28:54,030 You self-isolated with your daughters for 14 days. 760 00:28:54,100 --> 00:28:55,431 The responsible thing. 761 00:28:56,502 --> 00:28:59,569 And did your daughters end up having covid? 762 00:28:59,605 --> 00:29:01,505 No. Thank god. 763 00:29:01,507 --> 00:29:02,773 Marcie: How do you know? 764 00:29:02,775 --> 00:29:04,307 Well ain't nobody got sick. 765 00:29:05,611 --> 00:29:07,777 Marcie: Have you ever had a covid test? 766 00:29:07,813 --> 00:29:09,112 Yes. 767 00:29:09,148 --> 00:29:11,381 Marcie: When was that test and what were the results? 768 00:29:11,383 --> 00:29:14,051 I took the test on April 25th. 769 00:29:14,186 --> 00:29:15,518 After I returned to work. 770 00:29:18,223 --> 00:29:19,556 I was positive. 771 00:29:20,726 --> 00:29:22,859 Marcie: So let's review the timeline. 772 00:29:22,995 --> 00:29:25,596 On April 20th you returned to work 773 00:29:25,731 --> 00:29:29,566 After self-isolating with your daughters for 14 days. 774 00:29:29,568 --> 00:29:32,035 And then on April 21st, 775 00:29:32,037 --> 00:29:36,306 Mona macaskill started exhibiting covid symptoms, 776 00:29:36,375 --> 00:29:38,141 Less than 48 hours. 777 00:29:43,883 --> 00:29:49,553 Could you read the highlighted section of exhibit d-28? 778 00:29:49,555 --> 00:29:53,824 This is a cdc report regarding the transmission of covid. 779 00:29:53,893 --> 00:29:57,628 Nina: "symptoms may appear two to fourteen days 780 00:29:57,630 --> 00:30:01,431 "after exposure to the virus". 781 00:30:01,433 --> 00:30:02,432 Marcie: Thank you. 782 00:30:02,434 --> 00:30:04,100 Less than two days. 783 00:30:04,136 --> 00:30:06,069 And yet the complainant believes 784 00:30:06,071 --> 00:30:08,839 That you gave her mother covid-19? 785 00:30:09,441 --> 00:30:10,574 No. 786 00:30:12,478 --> 00:30:14,444 I was infected by her. 787 00:30:14,446 --> 00:30:15,378 Eilidh: You're a liar! 788 00:30:15,447 --> 00:30:16,513 (spectators gasp) (tense dramatic music) 789 00:30:16,648 --> 00:30:17,714 She's lying! 790 00:30:17,783 --> 00:30:18,782 Tell them she's lying! 791 00:30:18,851 --> 00:30:20,717 She gave my mother covid! 792 00:30:20,786 --> 00:30:22,252 Tell them! 793 00:30:22,288 --> 00:30:23,854 Judge kilcoyne: Sheriff, get ms. Macaskill out of my courtroom. 794 00:30:23,856 --> 00:30:25,489 (tense dramatic music) 795 00:30:25,491 --> 00:30:26,690 She's lying! 796 00:30:26,825 --> 00:30:32,930 (tense dramatic music) 797 00:30:33,065 --> 00:30:34,598 I have no further questions. 798 00:30:39,138 --> 00:30:40,470 Did you tell your employer 799 00:30:40,472 --> 00:30:42,405 That you tested positive for covid-19? 800 00:30:42,474 --> 00:30:43,439 No, I- 801 00:30:43,475 --> 00:30:44,508 Bethany: Weren't you concerned 802 00:30:44,643 --> 00:30:47,144 That you may have infected your co-workers? 803 00:30:47,279 --> 00:30:48,211 Other patients? 804 00:30:48,280 --> 00:30:49,345 I called in sick. 805 00:30:49,381 --> 00:30:51,481 Bethany: Right. You'd just returned to work 806 00:30:51,517 --> 00:30:53,016 After being off for two weeks 807 00:30:53,151 --> 00:30:56,586 And then you tested positive and you just fled. 808 00:30:56,655 --> 00:30:58,722 I didn't mean to, I was scared. 809 00:30:58,857 --> 00:30:59,890 Bethany: Scared? 810 00:30:59,959 --> 00:31:02,025 Nina: Covid was making everybody crazy. 811 00:31:04,830 --> 00:31:10,433 The numbers were going up and up 812 00:31:10,469 --> 00:31:12,101 And people were dying. 813 00:31:16,842 --> 00:31:17,908 Telling someone you had covid 814 00:31:17,977 --> 00:31:20,176 Was like walking around with a mark on ya. 815 00:31:22,514 --> 00:31:24,681 You felt like you did something wrong, 816 00:31:26,385 --> 00:31:27,817 Like you were bad, 817 00:31:29,121 --> 00:31:30,320 Some kind of criminal. 818 00:31:32,591 --> 00:31:33,924 I was ashamed. 819 00:31:34,059 --> 00:31:37,094 Bethany: Were you ashamed or selfish? 820 00:31:37,229 --> 00:31:39,196 You just cared about what people would say about you. 821 00:31:39,198 --> 00:31:40,630 No. 822 00:31:40,699 --> 00:31:43,133 Bethany: You didn't care you'd exposed your co-workers to covid. 823 00:31:43,268 --> 00:31:45,202 You didn't care you may have infected other patients 824 00:31:45,204 --> 00:31:46,169 At oakland park. 825 00:31:46,205 --> 00:31:47,137 I did. 826 00:31:47,206 --> 00:31:48,472 Bethany: Just like you didn't care 827 00:31:48,474 --> 00:31:50,974 When you hit ms. Macaskill with your vehicle. 828 00:31:50,976 --> 00:31:53,810 I wasn't trying to hurt her. 829 00:31:53,812 --> 00:31:55,946 I wasn't trying to hurt anyone. 830 00:31:56,081 --> 00:31:58,047 Bethany: But you did, didn't ya? 831 00:31:58,083 --> 00:31:59,282 Objection! 832 00:31:59,351 --> 00:32:01,050 I'm done with the accused, your honour. 833 00:32:01,086 --> 00:32:06,055 (tense dramatic music) 834 00:32:08,827 --> 00:32:11,227 Es that man to make a sandwich, 835 00:32:11,229 --> 00:32:13,163 I could have been to halifax and back. 836 00:32:13,165 --> 00:32:15,632 I wish you and dad would stop acting so foolish. 837 00:32:15,701 --> 00:32:17,300 So now you're taking his side? 838 00:32:17,369 --> 00:32:18,302 Mom, no sides, 839 00:32:18,437 --> 00:32:20,437 We just don't want our parents divorcing. 840 00:32:20,506 --> 00:32:22,639 Ain't about what you want, is it? 841 00:32:22,774 --> 00:32:24,841 Come on, there ain't no talking to you. 842 00:32:24,877 --> 00:32:27,377 Whatever you do, just be nice. 843 00:32:27,446 --> 00:32:29,445 (phone ringing) 844 00:32:29,447 --> 00:32:32,049 Emily: Oh that's avery. 845 00:32:32,051 --> 00:32:33,182 Avery! Avery. 846 00:32:33,218 --> 00:32:35,551 Oh, smile on her face says it all. 847 00:32:38,724 --> 00:32:41,124 Hey, what time is it there? 848 00:32:41,259 --> 00:32:42,926 Um, well it's late, but, uh, 849 00:32:44,262 --> 00:32:45,995 I wanted you to see this view. 850 00:32:47,032 --> 00:32:49,299 Definitely makes being sober easier. 851 00:32:49,368 --> 00:32:50,267 Marcie: Wow. 852 00:32:50,402 --> 00:32:51,535 (giggling) 853 00:32:51,537 --> 00:32:54,738 Emily and mom are here, I should, uh, I should go. 854 00:32:54,873 --> 00:32:56,473 Avery: They're teasing you, aren't they? 855 00:32:56,542 --> 00:32:57,807 Yes. 856 00:32:57,876 --> 00:32:59,275 (avery laughs) 857 00:32:59,277 --> 00:33:00,143 I'll see you soon. 858 00:33:00,212 --> 00:33:01,577 Avery: You be good. 859 00:33:02,448 --> 00:33:03,813 (in funny voice) no, "I love you"? 860 00:33:05,083 --> 00:33:07,951 Te quiero mucho, papi. - Oh my god. 861 00:33:08,086 --> 00:33:10,220 So, when's your man coming back? 862 00:33:10,222 --> 00:33:11,154 Marcie: What man? 863 00:33:11,289 --> 00:33:12,689 I don't have a man, we're just friends. 864 00:33:12,758 --> 00:33:14,958 Mmm. -Ohhh, okay. 865 00:33:15,093 --> 00:33:16,025 Hello friend! 866 00:33:16,061 --> 00:33:19,196 (giggling) 867 00:33:19,331 --> 00:33:21,631 But ethically doesn't it bother you? 868 00:33:21,633 --> 00:33:24,567 I mean, you show up to the hospital and take someone's kid. 869 00:33:24,603 --> 00:33:26,035 Ona: I don't see it that way. 870 00:33:27,106 --> 00:33:29,705 Whenever I've had to enforce a birth alert, 871 00:33:29,742 --> 00:33:31,842 I make sure the mom understands what's happening 872 00:33:31,977 --> 00:33:33,242 And she's got time to make a safety plan. 873 00:33:33,278 --> 00:33:34,845 I don't want these kids in the system. 874 00:33:34,980 --> 00:33:36,379 Yeah, but even that. 875 00:33:36,381 --> 00:33:38,015 Why is it the luck of the draw? 876 00:33:38,150 --> 00:33:40,250 And we still don't even know why there's a birth alert 877 00:33:40,319 --> 00:33:41,485 On ivy's file. 878 00:33:41,487 --> 00:33:42,552 The system needs to change, 879 00:33:42,554 --> 00:33:43,820 You'll get no argument from me. 880 00:33:44,790 --> 00:33:46,189 Now, tell me, 881 00:33:47,259 --> 00:33:50,193 What is going on with you and that 882 00:33:50,328 --> 00:33:52,261 Gentle giant of a man? 883 00:33:53,365 --> 00:33:54,197 What, I'd love to have those big old arms 884 00:33:54,266 --> 00:33:55,865 Wrapped around me for a night. 885 00:33:56,502 --> 00:33:57,667 It's not like that. 886 00:33:58,804 --> 00:34:00,137 Doug is... 887 00:34:02,074 --> 00:34:03,339 You know how I grew up. 888 00:34:03,475 --> 00:34:04,640 We moved around a lot. 889 00:34:04,676 --> 00:34:05,942 It was never stable. 890 00:34:05,944 --> 00:34:08,879 I never felt safe. 891 00:34:10,282 --> 00:34:11,647 And I feel safe with doug. 892 00:34:13,452 --> 00:34:15,318 And you're not sleeping with him? 893 00:34:15,320 --> 00:34:17,753 (choking) (ona laughs) 894 00:34:17,790 --> 00:34:19,122 No! 895 00:34:19,124 --> 00:34:20,190 He's not my type. 896 00:34:20,325 --> 00:34:21,658 He's right up my alley. 897 00:34:21,660 --> 00:34:23,026 Good for you. -Mmhmm. 898 00:34:23,028 --> 00:34:24,027 ♪ stop breaking the law 899 00:34:24,162 --> 00:34:27,296 ♪ bring it back to you all ♪ 900 00:34:28,167 --> 00:34:31,134 (boat horn honking) 901 00:34:32,971 --> 00:34:34,604 Doug: I think we need to have all our ducks in a row 902 00:34:34,673 --> 00:34:35,771 For the permanent care hearing 903 00:34:35,808 --> 00:34:36,773 Once ivy's son is born. 904 00:34:36,842 --> 00:34:38,108 Colleen: Judge dewey's clerk called. 905 00:34:38,243 --> 00:34:39,376 Colleen. 906 00:34:39,378 --> 00:34:40,644 I specifically told you I didn't want you in court 907 00:34:40,779 --> 00:34:41,645 On this file. 908 00:34:41,780 --> 00:34:42,579 Listen I'm- 909 00:34:42,714 --> 00:34:43,646 Colleen: You're testing me, doug. 910 00:34:43,682 --> 00:34:45,381 Pam tested me. Do I have to fire you too? 911 00:34:45,451 --> 00:34:46,883 The case got complicated. 912 00:34:46,952 --> 00:34:48,885 I'm not just gonna abandon this family. 913 00:34:49,020 --> 00:34:50,453 It's always complicated, doug. 914 00:34:50,522 --> 00:34:52,055 That's my point. 915 00:34:52,124 --> 00:34:53,456 Every case, every file. 916 00:34:53,525 --> 00:34:54,991 When is it ever simple? 917 00:34:54,993 --> 00:34:56,927 Everybody needs more and we don't have it. 918 00:34:57,062 --> 00:34:58,995 So we're just letting people fall off the table? 919 00:34:58,997 --> 00:35:00,130 Is that what we're doing? 920 00:35:00,132 --> 00:35:01,664 Oh, you drive me, doug. 921 00:35:02,834 --> 00:35:05,268 Look, tell your client to find another lawyer. 922 00:35:14,346 --> 00:35:16,145 Ronnie's voicemail: Hey, it's ronnie. Leave a message. 923 00:35:16,181 --> 00:35:17,280 I'll holla back. 924 00:35:17,415 --> 00:35:20,283 Ronnie, it's doug paul. Call me back. 925 00:35:22,721 --> 00:35:24,688 We are leaving behind 926 00:35:24,690 --> 00:35:27,957 The very folks this system was intended to protect. 927 00:35:28,026 --> 00:35:30,794 The system has been crippled by special interests. 928 00:35:30,929 --> 00:35:33,096 The only consideration should be need. 929 00:35:33,231 --> 00:35:35,198 Our clients are stigmatized 930 00:35:35,333 --> 00:35:38,768 By the fact that our range of services are so limited. 931 00:35:38,770 --> 00:35:42,672 Employment law, wills, civil litigation, 932 00:35:42,708 --> 00:35:44,440 Why not provide these services? 933 00:35:44,476 --> 00:35:46,009 Why are we picking and choosing? 934 00:35:46,011 --> 00:35:47,978 We are not a private law firm. 935 00:35:48,113 --> 00:35:49,712 We need to abolish docketing. 936 00:35:49,848 --> 00:35:51,114 And I would suggest a wage freeze 937 00:35:51,249 --> 00:35:53,383 Until we can complete an internal review. 938 00:35:53,385 --> 00:35:55,685 We need to hold the government's feet to the fire. 939 00:35:55,687 --> 00:35:59,556 Legal aid has been underfunded for the last twenty years. 940 00:35:59,558 --> 00:36:02,992 It is time for the government to recommit and reinvest 941 00:36:03,028 --> 00:36:04,060 In legal aid. 942 00:36:04,096 --> 00:36:05,861 We do not have a future without it. 943 00:36:05,898 --> 00:36:09,199 Without these steps, we do not have a viable path forward. 944 00:36:13,372 --> 00:36:16,139 Marcie: Ms. Macaskill, why were you at oakland park 945 00:36:16,208 --> 00:36:18,341 On the day of the incident between you and my client? 946 00:36:18,410 --> 00:36:20,944 I had a meeting scheduled with dr. Jones. 947 00:36:20,946 --> 00:36:22,846 And what was your state of mind coming out of that meeting? 948 00:36:22,981 --> 00:36:24,213 Orlando: Your honour, 949 00:36:24,249 --> 00:36:26,215 I must remind the court the meeting was privileged. 950 00:36:26,251 --> 00:36:27,417 Marcie: Your honour, 951 00:36:27,552 --> 00:36:29,552 I'm not asking about the subject matter of the meeting. 952 00:36:29,621 --> 00:36:32,455 Judge kilcoyne: Mr. Beam, your privilege is with dr. Jones, 953 00:36:32,457 --> 00:36:34,357 Who's an employee of oakland group. 954 00:36:34,426 --> 00:36:36,892 Ms. Macaskill can answer ms. Digg's questions. 955 00:36:38,496 --> 00:36:39,962 Marcie: What was your state of mind coming out of that meeting? 956 00:36:39,964 --> 00:36:41,297 I was angry. 957 00:36:42,201 --> 00:36:43,366 I had asked about the people 958 00:36:43,402 --> 00:36:44,968 Who'd been in contact with my mother 959 00:36:45,037 --> 00:36:47,169 And they kept giving me the run around. 960 00:36:47,206 --> 00:36:48,170 I asked about the accused, 961 00:36:48,207 --> 00:36:50,373 They said she'd quit out of the blue. 962 00:36:50,375 --> 00:36:52,242 So I asked why. 963 00:36:52,311 --> 00:36:54,477 They said they didn't know. 964 00:36:54,613 --> 00:36:57,380 I asked if she tested positive for covid. 965 00:36:59,084 --> 00:37:00,984 They couldn't even look at me, 966 00:37:01,119 --> 00:37:03,052 Went on about privacy. 967 00:37:04,456 --> 00:37:07,257 My mother was dead and they were still protecting her. 968 00:37:07,259 --> 00:37:10,727 And so you confronted my client at her home? 969 00:37:10,796 --> 00:37:14,764 Yeah, I wanted her to take responsibility. 970 00:37:14,833 --> 00:37:18,268 Marcie: And you were angry, riled up. 971 00:37:18,270 --> 00:37:20,236 Eilidh: I'd just seen my mother that Sunday. 972 00:37:24,610 --> 00:37:26,009 She was gone that fast. 973 00:37:26,011 --> 00:37:27,476 I didn't even get to hold her. 974 00:37:30,148 --> 00:37:31,681 And no one's responsible. 975 00:37:32,484 --> 00:37:33,783 No one's accountable. 976 00:37:35,687 --> 00:37:37,153 Someone gave my mom covid. 977 00:37:39,224 --> 00:37:40,623 No one will take responsibility. 978 00:37:40,758 --> 00:37:42,124 Not them, not nina. 979 00:37:44,263 --> 00:37:45,561 Someone did this. 980 00:37:48,767 --> 00:37:50,099 Someone killed my mother. 981 00:37:53,171 --> 00:37:55,304 Someone is responsible. 982 00:37:58,610 --> 00:38:00,242 Marcie: Yes, eilidh. 983 00:38:01,847 --> 00:38:04,714 But it's pretty clear given yesterday's testimony 984 00:38:04,849 --> 00:38:09,151 That there is no way my client gave your mother covid. 985 00:38:09,988 --> 00:38:11,454 That's not true. 986 00:38:18,664 --> 00:38:20,029 (crying) you're right. 987 00:38:20,865 --> 00:38:22,631 I'm sorry. I'm sorry. 988 00:38:23,902 --> 00:38:25,235 You're right. 989 00:38:31,209 --> 00:38:32,508 I'm so sorry, nina. 990 00:38:40,085 --> 00:38:41,083 Bethany: Your honour, 991 00:38:41,119 --> 00:38:43,953 In light of ms. Macaskill's testimony, 992 00:38:43,989 --> 00:38:46,222 The crown is willing to enter a stay of proceedings 993 00:38:46,358 --> 00:38:48,124 Against the defendant. 994 00:38:48,160 --> 00:38:49,526 What does that mean? 995 00:38:49,528 --> 00:38:51,294 Judge kilcoyne: Ms. Diggs, I take it you don't object? 996 00:38:52,230 --> 00:38:56,566 (tense dramatic music) 997 00:38:56,568 --> 00:38:58,568 I strenuously object, your honour. 998 00:38:58,570 --> 00:39:02,805 (tense music swells) 999 00:39:05,777 --> 00:39:08,678 Been maligned in the media. 1000 00:39:08,747 --> 00:39:11,714 Her life's been harmed perhaps irreparably 1001 00:39:11,849 --> 00:39:13,749 By this court proceeding. 1002 00:39:13,785 --> 00:39:16,286 Ms. Mayle's offer to stay the charge 1003 00:39:16,421 --> 00:39:19,322 Does nothing to begin repairing the damage 1004 00:39:19,391 --> 00:39:20,790 To my client's reputation. 1005 00:39:20,925 --> 00:39:22,558 Is there an ask, ms. Diggs? 1006 00:39:22,594 --> 00:39:23,860 Marcie: The public understands 1007 00:39:23,929 --> 00:39:27,530 The meaning of a not guilty verdict, your honour. 1008 00:39:27,599 --> 00:39:30,400 I'd ask the crown to direct the jury 1009 00:39:30,402 --> 00:39:34,337 To enter a not guilty verdict against my client. 1010 00:39:34,472 --> 00:39:35,538 Ms. Mayle? 1011 00:39:36,608 --> 00:39:38,141 Your honour, the crown does not oppose 1012 00:39:38,143 --> 00:39:40,677 Ms. Digg's request on behalf of the accused. 1013 00:39:40,812 --> 00:39:43,446 Marcie: We thank the crown for your position on that 1014 00:39:43,482 --> 00:39:44,814 And we concur. 1015 00:39:44,949 --> 00:39:46,783 Judge kilcoyne: While the court takes no opinion on this, 1016 00:39:46,785 --> 00:39:49,151 But given the unanimity of counsel, 1017 00:39:49,187 --> 00:39:52,087 We would ask the jury to return with that verdict. 1018 00:39:52,089 --> 00:39:57,493 (gentle music) 1019 00:39:57,529 --> 00:40:01,363 We find the defendant, nina francis, not guilty. 1020 00:40:01,365 --> 00:40:02,632 (crowd sighing) 1021 00:40:02,701 --> 00:40:05,468 (gentle music) 1022 00:40:05,470 --> 00:40:06,969 Marcie: This is over. 1023 00:40:07,038 --> 00:40:08,104 Judge kilcoyne: Members of the jury, 1024 00:40:08,239 --> 00:40:11,374 We thank you for your service in this matter. 1025 00:40:11,376 --> 00:40:15,178 Nina, the court wishes nothing but rest and restoration 1026 00:40:15,180 --> 00:40:17,146 For you and your family moving forward. 1027 00:40:17,883 --> 00:40:18,982 We did it. 1028 00:40:19,117 --> 00:40:20,483 Judge kilcoyne: Court is adjourned. 1029 00:40:32,597 --> 00:40:35,798 Hey, what are you doing here? 1030 00:40:35,867 --> 00:40:38,234 I, uh, thought I'd get a little head start 1031 00:40:38,303 --> 00:40:39,402 Setting up an office. 1032 00:40:39,537 --> 00:40:40,803 An office here? 1033 00:40:40,806 --> 00:40:42,338 Yeah. 1034 00:40:42,340 --> 00:40:44,340 Oh, I thought you knew colleen. 1035 00:40:44,342 --> 00:40:45,608 I'm not gregor. 1036 00:40:45,677 --> 00:40:47,142 You are going to be seeing a lot of me, 1037 00:40:47,179 --> 00:40:48,678 More than you want to. 1038 00:40:48,747 --> 00:40:50,346 I like to get my hands dirty. 1039 00:40:51,282 --> 00:40:52,281 Okay. 1040 00:40:52,350 --> 00:40:53,416 Ah, first things first, 1041 00:40:53,551 --> 00:40:54,751 We need to talk about getting the lawyers 1042 00:40:54,753 --> 00:40:56,352 To increase their weekly billings. 1043 00:40:56,354 --> 00:40:58,688 Oh, we're already working way beyond capacity. 1044 00:40:58,690 --> 00:41:00,356 Ooh, easy now. 1045 00:41:00,425 --> 00:41:02,892 There is a method to the madness. 1046 00:41:02,928 --> 00:41:05,962 We can agree that the system is on the verge of breaking. 1047 00:41:06,031 --> 00:41:09,432 Well no one will pay attention until we break it. 1048 00:41:09,567 --> 00:41:10,900 Then we build it better. 1049 00:41:12,570 --> 00:41:19,341 (amber alert buzzing) 1050 00:41:34,793 --> 00:41:40,730 (soft dramatic music) 1051 00:41:40,732 --> 00:41:48,538 ♪ 1052 00:41:48,673 --> 00:41:50,873 Is this what do you really want? 1053 00:41:50,942 --> 00:41:52,875 It's just not working. 1054 00:41:54,746 --> 00:41:58,547 (amber alert buzzing) 1055 00:41:58,583 --> 00:42:00,583 Police are looking for an indigenous woman 1056 00:42:00,652 --> 00:42:01,918 Travelling with a newborn, 1057 00:42:01,987 --> 00:42:04,286 Driving a late model honda civic. 1058 00:42:04,322 --> 00:42:06,155 Residents are advised to contact police 1059 00:42:06,157 --> 00:42:08,825 If they have any information regarding this case. 1060 00:42:08,960 --> 00:42:11,894 (amber alert buzzing) (soft dramatic music) 1061 00:42:11,963 --> 00:42:17,900 (soft rhythmic music) 1062 00:42:17,969 --> 00:42:19,135 ♪ 1063 00:42:19,137 --> 00:42:24,106 ♪ some day say you'll miss me too 1064 00:42:26,711 --> 00:42:28,911 ♪ we're out in your world 1065 00:42:28,980 --> 00:42:31,947 ♪ there is no look as good as you 1066 00:42:35,186 --> 00:42:40,055 ♪ the sun sets but baby you're the rule 1067 00:42:42,594 --> 00:42:44,527 ♪ it don't matter the place 1068 00:42:44,662 --> 00:42:47,596 ♪ I'll keep finding my way to you 1069 00:42:50,101 --> 00:42:51,601 ♪ I crossed all the oceans 1070 00:42:51,603 --> 00:42:53,436 (both laughing) 1071 00:42:53,438 --> 00:42:56,406 ♪ lost all my fortune 1072 00:42:56,541 --> 00:42:57,740 ♪ for you 1073 00:42:57,809 --> 00:43:01,410 ♪ spent all my time and my very last dime 1074 00:43:01,479 --> 00:43:04,280 ♪ I crossed all the oceans 1075 00:43:04,349 --> 00:43:06,015 ♪ for you 1076 00:43:06,051 --> 00:43:08,017 ♪ got my mind on my money ♪ 1077 00:43:08,053 --> 00:43:11,220 ♪ and my money on my baby ♪ 1078 00:43:11,222 --> 00:43:12,488 ♪ for you ♪ 1079 00:43:12,490 --> 00:43:14,289 ♪ my money on my baby ♪