Bulletin: Ashley Smith; Ontario; New inquest begins Sept. 20. (First one marred by lack of disclosure to media. HL.) CP.

STORY: "Inquest into Ashley Smith death to start anew," published by the Canadian Press on August 29, 2012.

GIST: "The inquest into the death of a young women in an Ontario prison is set to start anew after facing numerous delays. Coroner Dr. Bert Lauwers said Wednesday that there will be a hearing in Toronto on Sept. 20 for those who wish to apply for standing at the inquest into the death of Ashley Smith. Smith, a 19-year-old from Moncton, N.B., choked herself to death with a strip of cloth at the Grand Valley Institution for Women in Kitchener, Ont., in 2007 while guards looked on.........Inquest proceedings began in May 2011 but have been fraught with delays, including the retirement of the coroner originally appointed to preside over the case."

The entire story can be found at:

http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/inquest-into-ashley-smith-death-to-start-anew-1.934756

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.