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The Canadian one wasn’t convicted; the law was effectively ruled partially unconstitutional: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/yvan-godbout-acquitt...

That is, arguably, the system working. Unfortunately, when things go to court, the system working often involves people getting hurt.

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From what I know, it is getting appealed to a higher court, so yes and no. The verdict will be in sooner or later, and at that point, we will know. But, I'll also argue that this never should have gotten to a trial, it is appalling that the police think this is something someone should get charged for to begin with.

The other case is also going up for appeal, from what I've read, although I don't know how the higher court will respond to it.

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