Kostas Stratos

The defendant, C.A., was charged with criminal harassment for watching or besetting the residence of T.K., the mother of his son, causing her to reasonably fear for her safety.

A related charge for breaching a probation order was acquitted.

The court assessed the credibility and reliability of the child witness, J.A., finding his testimony consistent and logical despite minor inconsistencies.

Applying the definition of "besetting" from R. v. Dapena-Huerta, the court found that C.A.'s conduct of returning to T.K.'s residential area, seeking out their son, and making statements indicating knowledge of their residence and T.K.'s habits, constituted besetting.

Considering C.A.'s history of violence against T.K., the court concluded that the Crown proved criminal harassment beyond a reasonable doubt.

The accused, Fahmi Osman, applied for judicial interim release following charges related to a series of violent drugstore robberies and dangerous driving incidents.

The Crown opposed his release on primary, secondary, and tertiary grounds.

The court considered the seriousness of the allegations, the accused's history of non-compliance with release orders, and the perceived inadequacy of the proposed surety plan.

Despite the accused's health concerns and the increased risk of COVID-19 in detention, the court found that his continued detention was necessary for public safety and to maintain confidence in the administration of justice.

The application for release was denied.