donald marshall Flashcards

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Background

where and when was Donald Marshall born?

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September 15, 1953; Mi’kmaq

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Background

who was Donald Marshall’s father?

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Donald Marshall Sr, the Grand Chief of the Mi’kmaq Nation

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Background

what was Donald Marshall’s relation with the law?

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troublemaker with the law- at that time, the system discriminated against First Nations

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Details on event

what was Donald Marshall convicted of and how?

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murdering his friend Sandy Seale in 1971 when he was 17- While walking around the city, they encountered Roy Ebsary, who stabbed and killed Seale

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Details on event

what was the result of the conviction?

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judge and police convicted Marshall despite evidence

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Outcome

when was Donald Marshall released by the government?

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in 1990

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Outcome

what was the compensation?

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received a lifetime pension of $1.5M

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Outcome

How did Donald Marshall’s case changed the Evidence Act in Canada?

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Crown Attorneys had to disclose all evidence to the defense

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Outcome

how many times was Donald Marshall arrested?

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two more times before his death

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