Parole Denied for Trucker in Cindy Gladue Case

Bradley Barton, a former truck driver convicted of manslaughter for the 2011 death of Cindy Gladue, has been denied parole due to his violent history and ongoing minimization of his crime. Despite serving time for the death of the Métis and Cree woman, the Parole Board of Canada found his justifications for the incident “disturbing” and noted a lack of understanding of consent. Barton’s previous charges, including a dismissed sexual assault, contributed to concerns about public safety. His continued struggles with sexual deviancy and evasiveness led the board to conclude he poses a risk to the community.