Update from The Innocence Project

Finally, after months of delays, again, The Innocence Project is ready to submit their 696 application to the Convictions Review Group.

In addition, the Saskatchewan Justice Department has sent confirmation regarding Supreme Court rules in this province which states that Leon's case does not have to be heard by the Supreme Court prior to being reviewed by the Convictions Review Group.

Once this 696 application is submitted and the review commences, Leon will have the opportunity to apply for bail pending the Review Group's decision. We are confident that this would be a successful court application.

The application being filed is very favorable to Leon in proving his innocence. The scientific evidence contained in this application can not be refuted and this continuing cover up will not continue.

Another Step Closer

The latest news regarding Leon's case is a only a small step, but nevertheless, a step closer to freedom.

The Innocence Project is waiting for a letter from the Saskatchewan government pertaining to Supreme Court Laws in this province. Once the letter is received, Leon's application will be filed with the Convictions Review Group. We trust the Saskatchewan government will act in a timely fashion and respond as soon as possible.

Retainer money has been sent to a very prominent attorney who has worked on numerous wrongful convictions. It is our hope that he will begin the preliminary work on Leon's bail application and therefore once the 696 application is filed, the bail application will be ready to be heard by the Court.

Finally, after 8 long, miserable years, it looks like the clock is ticking down and Leon will be home soon!!

GOOD NEWS FROM THE INNOCENCE PROJECT!!!

Yesterday we had the greatest news in 8 years. The Innocence Project is diligently working on Leon's application to the Federal Minister of Justice and should be presentable within the next 2 months. Following the submission to the Minister of Justice, we have high confidence that a successful bail hearing will follow shortly thereafter.

As Leon and all those with even the slightest amount of common sense once again rejoice with "the truth shall set you free".

Thank you to everyone who has and is helping to bring the truth to light!

Updates when available.

Wrongful Conviction Presentation an Obvious Success

PETER WARREN's presentation as well as the presentations given by three family members of wrongfully convicted men was a complete success. Those present, including the media were appalled that convictions in our system could happen this way despite the evidence that clearly shows these men are NOT guilty of the crimes that they are paying for.

It was, for me, a great experience to meet the family members of Michael Tate and Kelvin Purdy and to hear their stories. The parallels in all three cases are uncanny with "missing evidence", "police tunnel vision" and "conviction by the media", just to name three. Yes, the list goes on. But, the biggest thing we all have in common is that we will NEVER give up fighting, we will NEVER be quiet and we will see JUSTICE!!!

Thanks, Peter, for your endless work in organizing this and for the media interviews regarding our cases before and since the presentation.

UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA FACULTY OF LAW PRESENTATION

MARCH 27, 2008 at 7:30pm at the University of Victoria faculty of law Room 159 of the Fraser Building, PETER WARREN will be speaking out about the wrongful convictions he has aided with over the years as well as the three cases he is currently working on. Featured will be the cases of Michael Tate, Kelvin Purdy, and Leon Walchuk. Family members from each case will also be speaking. Those include Michael's father, John, Kelvin's stepfather, and Leon's fiancee, Nancy. All public and media are welcome and encouraged. This shall definitely make an impact on these wrongful convictions and bring the deserved public attention to light.

It should also show our "governing" bodies that we, the families of these unjustly convicted men will not "go quietly into the good night" and we will continue to fight for justice. Once and for all our justice system must see that mistakes happen and that they are obligated to correct the errors.

Indefinite Delay

By the looks of things, there will be an indefinite delay with the publishing of Peter Warren's articles. On the upside, Peter was featured last evening on Victoria's CFAX radio program "The Buzz" and he spoke about the three cases he is working on, including Leon's. I'm sure the response will be as positive as the other times he's been on air!

Delay

Sorry readers.....I was just informed that there has been a delay in printing Peter Warren's articles. Hopefully only a day or two. Keep checking in, I will post updates when I know more.