Canada — Historical Events Description

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Event
Gerald Stanley Acquitted in Colten Boushie Case
Category
Social
Date
2018-02-09
Country
Canada
Description

Gerald Stanley was acquitted of murder and manslaughter in the killing of Colten Boushie. The verdict caused widespread controversy across Canada. Many people and organizations criticized how the justice system handled the case. The decision prompted strong public debate about racism, jury selection, and fairness in Canadian courts. It also led to calls for legal and policy changes.