Judge Wants Rule Of Law Restored In Caledonia
Nidhi Sharma - All Headline News Staff Writer Cayuga, ON (AHN) - Saying that his long standing order for Douglas Creek Estates to be vacated has not been enforced; an Ontario Superior Court Judge has suspended talks between native protesters and the province. Justice David Marshall made the recommendation Tuesday in Cayuga saying that the rule of law is not in effect. He is demanding an end to the native occupation of the former housing development site in Caledonia before any talks continue. The CHML news reports that the judge is also asking Ontario's Attorney General to pursue contempt of court charges against natives who have defied the order and did not leave the land in spite of a 5 month old court order. Marshall says his previous orders have been "blatantly disregarded." It is widely believed that numerous Six Nations confederacy members discussed the Douglas Creek Estates subdivision Tuesday night and have decided to ignore it. Hazel Hill, a spokeswoman for the group, calls the ruling "an act of aggression." The judge's ruling comes after more violence between Native protesters and residents in Caledonia. Nearly 100 residents gathered in opposition to protesters occupying the former Douglas Creek Estates early Monday morning. The trouble triggered off when Six Nations kids cut the middle out of a Canada flag. Although nobody was hurt in the clashes there was some damage to property and vehicles.
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