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Lawyers abuzz over Michael Bryant case
The Star polled several criminal lawyers about Bryant’s possible defences. Several witnesses said the car was riding against objects on the opposite side of the street before running Mr. Sheppard over.
Jonathan Rosenthal, who has extensive experience in motor vehicle cases, said he would look for evidence his client feared for his safety.
“The only defence I see is him saying: `Listen, this guy had threatened me and I was scared he was trying to get in my car. I had to get away from him.’”
Breaking news: Michael Bryant arrested
Former Ontario attorney general Michael Bryant has been arrested after a cyclist was killed last night while hanging on to a fleeing car, police sources say.
The crash occurred on Bloor St. near Bay St. around 9:45 p.m. when witnesses said a male cyclist in his 20s collided with a black Saab.
