Norman’s legal team says federal lawyers have applied solicitor-client privilege too broadly, also noting that neither Trudeau nor Wernick are lawyers
Justice Heather Perkins-McVey will determine whether the privilege has been properly applied and, if so, whether the documents should nonetheless be disclosed to ensure Norman gets a fair trial.
Norman’s legal team believe the documents will boost their case for why the breach-of-trust charge against Norman has been tainted by political interference and should therefore be tossed. Norman served as the military’s second-in-command before being suspended and charged last year for allegedly leaking government secrets about a $700-million shipbuilding deal. He has denied any wrongdoing.
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