Saturday, March 17, 2012

Bulletin: Colin Matchim; Newfoundland. Extraordinary "shaken-baby syndrome" case. Released on bail post conviction - pre-sentence. VOCM.

STORY: "Matchim granted bail," reported by VOCM on March 16, 2012.

GIST: "Matchim was convicted of aggravated assault in May, after his infant daughter suffered injuries from being shaken. Citing new medical evidence that could change the outcome, his defense team has applied to have the case reopened. Matchim has already been in custody for 10 months, so the Crown has consented to his release..........The Crown is having medical professionals from the Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto review new evidence brought forward by the defense", and the case will be called in court again on April 24 to set a date to officially reopen it.

THE ENTIRE STORY CAN BE FOUND AT:

http://www.vocm.com/newsarticle.asp?mn=2&id=21625&latest=1

PUBLISHER'S NOTE:

I am monitoring this case. Keep your eye on the Charles Smith Blog for reports on developments.

The Toronto Star, my previous employer for more than twenty incredible years, has put considerable effort into exposing the harm caused by Dr. Charles Smith and his protectors - and into pushing for reform of Ontario's forensic pediatric pathology system. The Star has a "topic" section which focuses on recent stories related to Dr. Charles Smith. It can be found at:

http://www.thestar.com/topic/charlessmith

Information on "The Charles Smith Blog Award"- and its nomination process - can be found at:

http://smithforensic.blogspot.com/2011/05/charles-smith-blog-award-nominations.html

Please send any comments or information on other cases and issues of interest to the readers of this blog to: hlevy15@gmail.com

Harold Levy: Publisher; The Charles Smith Blog.