SQLFusion - Perry Dunlop at Ontario Divisional Court

Dunlop Decision Reserved Until Next Month

Cornwall News AM 1220February 20, 2008 — Perry Dunlop was not sentenced today for refusing to testify at the Cornwall Public Inquiry. Instead, Dunlop will have to spend two more weeks behind bars before he learns his fate. Mr. Dunlop is charged with contempt of court for his refusal to testify at the inquiry which is probing allegations of a pedophile ring. Inside a courtroom packed with supporters, Dunlop said he had no intention of testifying, saying the inquiry was comprised of people who are `all out to get me.' The judge in the case has reserved his decision until March 5 and ordered Dunlop, 43, back into custody in the meantime. Dunlop first made his explosive allegations in 1993, but a police probe netted just one conviction and found no evidence of his claim that prominent local men had been abusing young boys. The Cornwall inquiry has so far cost $23 million; Dunlop faces a maximum sentence of six months in jail. (With Files From the Canadian Press)

Inquiry Lawyers Asking For Up To Six Months In Jail For Dunlop

Cornwall News AM 1220February 20, 2008 — Three to six months in jail for Perry Dunlop. That is what Cornwall Public Inquiry lawyers and the Attorney General's office are asking for as the former Cornwall police officer faces his sentence on a contempt of court charge. Mr. Dunlop was brought to a Toronto court in handcuffs today with his wife Helen at his side. He is credited with bringing to light allegations of a pedophile ring in the Cornwall region and was found in contempt for refusing to testify at the inquiry. The lawyers also stipulated that they would like to see Mr. Dunlop leave jail at any time during his incarceration if he changes his mind and agrees to testify at the inquiry. While the lawyers on the inquiry side would like to see a jail term for Dunlop, Dunlop has not made his submissions yet. Right now, it is not known when a sentencing decision will be delivered.

Warm Reception For Dunlop In Toronto

Cornwall News AM 1220

February 20, 2008 — Perry Dunlop is receiving a warm reception from supporters at a Toronto court. About 20 people including his wife Helen, stood and applauded for more than a minute as Mr. Dunlop was led into a packed courtroom in handcuffs, escorted by police. As you know, Mr. Dunlop refused to testify at the Cornwall Public Inquiry and today we can expect to learn what his punishment might be for his contempt of court charge. Dunlop's brother in-law Carson Chisholm is in Toronto this morning and spoke to us before the hearing began. Dunlop could be facing up to six months in jail for his actions. We will keep you up to date with the very latest from Toronto.

Quiet In Toronto Courthouse Prior To Dunlop Sentence

Cornwall News AM 1220

February 20, 2008 — It is the calm before the Perry Dunlop storm? Right now it is quiet at the courthouse in Toronto as the former city police officer credited with blowing the lid off local child sex abuse allegations awaits his contempt of court sentence. As you know, Mr. Dunlop refused to testify at the Cornwall Public Inquiry and today we expect to learn what his punishment might be. Canadian Press reporter Gregory Bonnell is covering the hearing in Toronto for the AM 1220 News Centre and says so far it's pretty quiet. Dunlop could be facing up to six months in jail for his actions. We will keep you up to date with the very latest from Toronto on AM 1220.

Dunlop Faces Sentence

Cornwall News AM 1220February 20, 2008 — Perry Dunlop is expected to be sentenced in a Toronto court room today. The former Cornwall police officer credited with shedding light on child sex abuse allegations in the area is scheduled to learn his fate later this morning. Mr. Dunlop has been convicted of contempt for refusing to answer questions at the Cornwall Public Inquiry. He was given the option of flying back to Ontario to face his fate own but he refused which led to the R.C.M.P. arresting him at his home in British Columbia on Sunday. The arrest warrant was issued last month after Mr. Dunlop did not appear before an Ontario Court in Toronto. He could be fined or go behind bars for not providing evidence at the inquiry.