donald marshall Flashcards
Background
where and when was Donald Marshall born?
September 15, 1953; Mi’kmaq
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who was Donald Marshall’s father?
Donald Marshall Sr, the Grand Chief of the Mi’kmaq Nation
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what was Donald Marshall’s relation with the law?
troublemaker with the law- at that time, the system discriminated against First Nations
Details on event
what was Donald Marshall convicted of and how?
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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what was the result of the conviction?
judge and police convicted Marshall despite evidence
Outcome
when was Donald Marshall released by the government?
in 1990
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what was the compensation?
received a lifetime pension of $1.5M
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How did Donald Marshall’s case changed the Evidence Act in Canada?
Crown Attorneys had to disclose all evidence to the defense
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how many times was Donald Marshall arrested?
two more times before his death