After hearing all the evidenzzzzzzzzzz...

[Kurt_eh]

C B C . C A N e w s - F u l l S t o r y :
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Calgary judge admits falling asleep during trial
Last Updated Mon, 20 Dec 2004 17:11:57 EST
CALGARY - An Alberta judge admitted in court Monday that he fell asleep during a sentencing hearing earlier this month, saying he was sorry for his actions.

Court of Queen's Bench Justice John Moore publicly apologized to the lawyers involved and to a convicted Calgary drug dealer.

Moore said he fell asleep during testimony by the accused, Raymond Chan, on Dec. 1.

The defence lawyer has said that when Chan stopped testifying, he could hear the judge snoring. Chan was found guilty of several drug offences in November.

Lawyers are now looking at whether an application for a mistrial will proceed or if a new judge will take over the sentencing.

Moore said he has consulted doctors about his sleep problems.

Written by CBC News Online staff

Copyright ©2004 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation - All Rights Reserved
http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2004/12/20/judge041220.html

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[AgentSun]

i think the judge wanted to drone out the lawyers.

[eta_carinae]

I would imagine listening to that kind of stuff would get boring after a while... I think I would find it difficult to fall asleep when people are watching / will be listening to you.

[trinamick]

Well, we had a judge sentence two meth dealers last week to read "Little Red Riding Hood" and write reports for him on the meaning of the story. And he was awake throughout the trial! I think I'm missing something in the story. I've don't see the connection to dealing drugs. Now if it were "Puff the Magic Dragon"... :think:

[malachilenomade]

Court of Queen's Bench Justice John Moore publicly apologized to the lawyers involved and to a convicted Calgary drug dealer.

OUCH!! That had to damage that judge's ego :rollin:

[Clarsax]

:lol That had to be embarrassing.