Councillor Michael Thompson Trial Faces Mistrial Drama
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 7:21 pm
In a tense courtroom scene, Toronto City Councillor Michael Thompson’s sexual assault trial has hit a snag as his defence argues for a mistrial. Contentious cross-examinations and controversial testimonies have raised serious questions about the trial’s fairness, prompting legal experts to wonder if justice might be sidelined.
Under cross-examination, the City Councillor was accused of wanting to 'get into the pants' of a third woman, who is not a complainant
The defence in the sexual assault trial of Toronto City Councillor Michael Thompson is raising the possibility of a mistrial following testimony on Thursday. Defence lawyer Leora Shemesh objected to the line of questioning from prosecutors in the judge-only trial, claiming a witness who testified…
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