Alberta Lawyers Seek Probe into Police Chief

0:00Alberta's Defense Lawyers Association is pushing hard for a third-party probe, and to Edmonton Police Chief Dale McFee and his top legal advisor. They are accusing them of potential crimes like intimidation and obstruction of justice over public comments made in a high-profile murder case. Last fall, police went public criticizing prosecutors for considering what they called a two-linear plea deal. They even hinted at leaking case details to sway public opinion if the deal went through. The judge handling the case didn't hold back, slamming those police remarks as reprehensible during sentencing. Ashley Rattlesnake got eight years for killing Neen and the Pope, and no plea deal ever happened. Now, the lawyers have written to Alberta's Justice Minister Mickey Mary, urging him to task the police review commission with checking if theirs, enough evidence for charges. Edmonton Police aren't talking, but this standoff highlights growing tensions between cops and the courts in handling sensitive cases like this one. That's your Canada News Today update.

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