Next Appearance on the Andrew Rankin Appeal Thursday, November 9, 2006

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October 23, 2006

Next Appearance on the Andrew Rankin Appeal Thursday, November 9, 2006

TORONTO – The appeal in respect of the conviction and sentence of Andrew Rankin by His Honour Judge Ramez Khawly was argued on October 19 and 20, 2006 before His Honour Judge Ian Nordheimer. The next appearance is scheduled for Thursday, November 9, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ontario Court of Justice (Superior Court), 361 University Avenue, Toronto. His Honour Judge Nordheimer is expected to provide his decision and reasons at that time.

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