Sunday, March 14, 2010

Walkerton, Ont., mayor wants peace bond against newspaper owner

The mayor in Walkerton, Ont., is trying to get a peace bond slapped on an area newspaper owner. Charlie Bagnato is targeting Brian Raper of the Cargill Area News over articles critical of the mayor and town. He says the final straw came when one article suggested he and some councillors be lynched. The Crown attorney handling Bagnato's request calls the case unusual. David Foulds says peace bonds are usually sought when there are direct threats. The case returns to court April 23. A justice of the peace has accepted that Bagnato has "reasonable grounds" to be concerned for his safety.

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