Tim Danson, the longtime lawyer for the French and Mahaffy families, expressed deep frustration: "They are in emotional turmoil. This brings back everything," referring to the families' distress over being denied their opportunity to address Paul Bernardo personally in light of the horrific nature of the crime.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre raised concerns on social media, questioning the rationale behind the Parole Board's decision: "The families of Paul Bernardo's victims are being told they cannot attend his parole hearings in person, despite having done so in the past," suggesting a potential cover-up of Bernardo's current living conditions.
Danson emphasized the families' historical right to address their daughters' murderer in person, noting, "They were able to deliver their statements in person back in 2018, when Bernardo was being held at a maximum security facility," highlighting the inconsistency in the parole board's current stance.
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