In an unanimous decision, the Supreme Court of Canada ordered a new trial (but refused to acquit) a couple who was accused of killing their baby. Marco Trotta and Anisa Trotta’s trial depended heavily on Dr. Charles Smith who has been disgraced for many errors committed during his job as pathologist. The Ontario government called an inquiry into Dr. Smith works mainly in child autopsy, and several people who have been convicted based on his evidence have been freed.
Marco Trotta already spent 10 years in jail, and was released on bail while his murder conviction was being reviewed by the Supreme Court. The Court ruled that the only way to rectify the situation is to start a new trial.