B.C. man acquitted on decades-old rape convictions

[Mel Lastman]

And he is not angry or bitter. Would you not be?

Ivan Henry has been acquitted of all 10 sex-related charges that sent him to prison for 26 years, the B.C. Court of Appeal said Wednesday morning in Vancouver. The 63-year-old Vancouver man was convicted in 1983 of three counts of rape and seven other sexual offences but maintained his innocence throughout his more than two decades in prison, before he was released on bail last year.

"This is kind of overwhelming," said Henry as he stood on the steps of the courthouse surrounded by his two daughters and legal team after the ruling was announced.
"I would have to thank my family, because [if] it wouldn't have been for my family, I don't think that I would have made it," he said.

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[Orlando]

Great reply.....

"It would not heal me if I was angry," he said. "That wouldn't do any good. I would just walk around then start drinking or whatever. No, I can't do that."

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[Bubba]

Not bitter or angry? and not yet decided on seeking compensation?

Hellz ya I'd be, lawsuit here I come!

One dude got 12 mil for his 12 years. Guess he should get double that.

 

[mystiqueladies.com]

He represented himself at his original trial. Mistake #1.

 

[BEER]

He represented himself at his original trial. Mistake #1.

Not too smart :neutral:.