Lawyer John Mascarin discusses allegations facing Mayor Rob Ford

By News Staff

Posted May 24, 2013 11:09 am.

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Lawyer John Mascarin gives his thoughts on the allegations facing Mayor Rob Ford and he explains why council can’t vote him out of office.

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