An Ontario court stayed a sexual assault charge against a former pastor of a GTA megachurch on Monday due to trial delays.
FILE - The Ontario Courthouse at 361 University Avenue in Toronto is photographed on Monday, May 2, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Last week, the court heard an application from Cavey’s counsel to stay the charge, arguing that delays in the case had exceeded the reasonable time and violated the former pastor’s right to a timely trial.On Monday, the judge ruled that the total delay in the case was 742 days, or 24 months, and stayed the proceedings.“We were prepared to start the trial and call evidence that would have proven his innocence. But putting an end to this prosecution was the right result.
Cavey is still facing two counts of sexual assault in a separate case. A trial date for those proceedings has not been set.
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