Another witness came forward in 1983 saying they saw another man stab Sandy
Previous statements from other witnesses were withdrew
Conviction was overturned
Received $250 000 in compensation
Wrongly convicted of murder in 1971
Conviction was overturned in 1983 and he was settled $250 000
After 1983, the C.A. "must provide all evidence with no determination on it's usefulness. The rationale of the law is that it is more appropriate for the defense to determine what may or may assist an accused."
Spent 6 years fighting discrimination towards natives.
Donald Marshall Jr. has been a major influence on the Canadian Justice System and he is recognized often for his wonderful attributions to Canadian society.
He is a major part of ending discrimination towards First Nations.
Fishing Rights
From 1993 to 1999, Donald fought for the rights of the Mi'kmaq and Maliseet people
After 1983, the C.A. "must provide all evidence with no determination on it's usefulness. The rationale of the law is that it is more appropriate for the defense to determine what may or may assist an accused."
Aboriginal Rights
Spent 6 years fighting discrimination in the courts to challenge the federal government's denial of the historic treaty rights granted to his people by the British Crown in 1760, a case that went all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada.
After a long battle, the court found that Mi'kmaq and Maliseet people on the East Coast have treaty rights to hunt, fish and gather to earn a moderate livelihood.