Canadian Blamed for Trial Delays

Winnipeg Free Press (March 22, 2008)

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"Brenda Kim Martin has chosen to change legal teams for her defence on several occasions," reads the statement on the embassy's website. "Consequently, she has been successively represented by different legal teams -- a decision taken by Ms. Martin that has significantly contributed to the delay in her trial."

"It is my hope that the visit by Conservative MPs Jason Kenney and Rick Norlock was not simply a photo-op to limit the political damage to Conservatives from the public outrage over Brenda Martin's predicament. It's time for this government to show some leadership and demand action on this file."

The prime minister's office has refused to confirm or deny whether [Stephen Harper] raised Martin's detention with the Mexican leader.

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Canadian Blamed for Trial Delays

:Mexico issues statement

Charles Rusnell

The Mexican Embassy issued a statement late Thursday blaming Brenda Martin hers...

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