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Defence argues historical racism was at play when Moncton man stabbed cop

Katelin Belliveau · CBC News · Posted: Jun 30, 2026 5:30 PM ADT

Mathieu Boutet, Edva Mascary's defence lawyer, said the results of a report providing insight into his client's life can help explain why he acted the way he did the night he stabbed a police officer.

New tool aims to make justice system more just for Black New Brunswickers

Erica Butler · CBC News · Posted: May 19, 2026 6:00 AM ADT

Defence lawyer Mathieu Boutet says the impact of race and culture assessments are helping fill gaps in information judges see before before sentencing.

Lawyers call for courts to dramatically reduce number of people on remand

Hadeel Ibrahim · CBC News · Posted: Apr 11, 2020 9:00 AM ADT

People awaiting court hearings live in uncertainty as all trials are postponed to June or later.