The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal heard the province's attempt to reinstate a hate crime charge against Native leader David Ahenakew.
Ahenakew, a former chief of the Assembly of First Nations, was convicted of spreading hate about Jewish people. But a judge overturned the verdict and ordered a new trail.
"I'm angry, damn it For three years I've been deprived of work," the 73-year-old Ahenakew said outside the courtroom in Regina, CBC News reported.
Ahenakew was criticized by the Jewish community for praising Hitler and the Holocaust.
Get the Story:Ahenakew at centre of heated courthouse debate (CBC 6/22) Queen's Bench Decision:
Ahenakew v. Queen (June 8, 2006) Lower Court Decision:
The Queen v. Ahenakew (July 8, 2005) Relevant Links:
Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations - http://www.fsin.com
Canadian Jewish Congress - http://www.cjc.ca Related Stories:
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