Military Court Orders New Trial for Convicted Ex-Soldier

Canada’s military appeals court has ordered a new trial for Claude Houde, a former master corporal convicted of sexually assaulting his partner, due to concerns over the court martial judge’s instructions that may have biased the panel. The judge’s comments emphasized the prosecution’s evidence and the credibility of the complainant, leading to the appeal that questioned the fairness of the trial process.

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