Supreme Court Justice Russell Brown is speaking out about an alleged altercation in Arizona.
“Outside the lounge, Mr. Crump objected to me rejoining the group and suddenly, without warning or provocation, punched me several times in the head. Taken by surprise, I was unable to defend myself,” Brown said.
Brown, who was appointed to the Supreme Court in 2015 by then-prime minister Stephen Harper, was taking part in an awards ceremony and banquet at the resort ahead of the encounter.Article content “This incident has caused me embarrassment and created complications for the court,” his statement said. “I am hopeful that the council will resolve this matter expeditiously.”
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