Your Ward News editor hate trial could be re-opened; judge delays sentencing

By The Canadian Press

TORONTO — The editor of a Toronto-based publication convicted of hatemongering in January could get another crack at trying to defend himself.

Instead of sentencing James Sears on Monday, the judge said he would give him a chance to show why his trial should be re-opened or declared a mistrial.

Sears, who fired his lawyer months ago for allegedly throwing the case, complains he wasn’t allowed to call a defence.

The judge says Sears should have an opportunity to show exceptional circumstances for staving off sentencing.

He says Sears must provide a list of his proposed witnesses and what they would say.

Sears and co-accused LeRoy St. Germaine were convicted of promoting hatred against women and Jews.

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