Airline passenger was justified in removing mask despite putting passengers at risk, judge rules yyc
But in acquitting Courtney Douglas Sailer of a charge under the federal Aeronautics Act, Justice Lloyd Robertson said the accused’s actions in the circumstances were justified.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Calgary SUN, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter.
“Based on the expert evidence before me, and the well-established health dangers of the COVID-19 virus, I acknowledge that the Crown has demonstrated that the accused jeopardized the safety of his fellow travellers, as well as the crew members on board the aircraft,” Robertson said in his written ruling.
“By refusing to obey the command to reapply his mask, he did not comply with a crew member’s instruction. I accept that this was an instruction regarding the safety of those aboard the aircraft.”
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