Man convicted in Galloway Boys shooting released from prison after murder conviction is stayed - man washing dishes restaurant

Jason Wisdom believes that the jury in Toronto found him guilty of first-degree murder on the evidence that he was a gang member, sold drugs and kept in touch with the "Bad Company, "Not because officials have proved that he was one of the murderers who shot and killed two innocent men, who were sitting in a car parked at the Scarborough crossing during peak hours on the evening of March 3, 2004.
"There are three big black guys there (
In the prisoner's box)—
It is better to say guilty and then release the murderer, which is the last thing the public wants.
"Wisdom said last week that sitting in James Lockyer's Toronto Midtown office, defense lawyers defended the appeal that killed 32 peopleyear-
A day ago, old, after serving 13 years and 4 days in prison, the court released a free man.
"It's still surreal.
Like waking up from a nightmare into another dream
A more pleasant dream, but it is still a dream, "Wisdom said of his 24-hour whirlwind, which includes a reunion with his family.
After leaving the pitch, "it still didn't hit me and I wanted to take a walk on York Street.
Everything is so fast. . .
The city is different now, right?
"Eight years ago, wisdom and cooperation
Defendants Tarzan Riley and Philip Atkins, after jurors found them guilty of murder, attempted murder and murder for the benefit of the criminal organization, shouted and beat the plexiglass partition that separated them, A group of poor youths known as Galloway Boys.
This is the largest street gang prosecution in Canadian history.
The official theory is driving-
The shooting is a case of wrong identity, Riley-
The leader of this gang
His close aides, Atkins and Wisdom, ambushed the car as members of rival gangs from Malvern, a block in the northeast of the city.
Riley and Atkins did not testify.
But wisdom did, and admitted to being involved in "criminal activity" after dropping out of high school"
Compared with the money earned by washing dishes in local restaurants, they prefer the more profitable money earned by selling drugs.
When it came to the double shooting, wisdom spoke directly to the jury.
He was not one of the gunmen who killed Brandon Charlton, nor was he the gunman who seriously injured his friend Leonard Bell, as the two waited for the green light to light up.
Wisdom said that he was watching TV at home at the time, supported by his mother's testimony, but was considered unreliable by the authorities.
On March 3, 2004, general contractor Bell opened fire many times, saying his initial reaction to the release of Wisdom was "disgust ".
"I'm happy with the police investigation that led to the conviction," Bell told the star over the Thanksgiving weekend.
But Bell added: "None of the innocent people should be in jail.
"Riley, Atkins and Wisdomeach were sentenced to life imprisonment and were not eligible for parole for 25 years.
Last week, in Lockyer's office, wisdom repeated the denial he made in 2009.
"Leonard knows I didn't shoot at him," said the Wise, who turned and looked at the camera --
Similar to his appeal to the jury directly.
"I know I'm innocent, so I'm better off.
"I'm not a man with a gun," he added later . "
I sell drugs and marijuana with those guys. I wasn't . . . shooting —
This is a different step.
"Before he was arrested for murder at the age of 19, wisdom had several driving offences and a drug --
Conviction of human trafficking.
The reason for the release of wisdom is related to some of the evidence presented during the trial.
On August, the province's Supreme Court ruled on the details of Wisdom's involvement in the botched attempt to steal $100,000 from a check --
Outlets should not be allowed to be cashed and have a "significant adverse impact" on jurors ".
"Given the relatively weak case of official opposition to wisdom, it is impossible to reach a conclusion that recognition of the evidence would not lead to a miscarriage of justice, the Court of Appeal's decision said.
The court dismissed the grounds of appeal for Atkins and Riley.
Ordered a new trial of wisdom.
But last week the British government announced it would keep the charge.
"After the Court of Appeal ruled that some of the evidence summoned at the first trial was not admissible, the Crown carefully reviewed all aspects of the remaining evidence in this case," Emilie Smith said, a Justice Department spokesman wrote in an email.
Smith said: "After completing the review and making a very careful consideration of the matter, the Crown concluded that there was still evidence, there was no reasonable prospect of conviction, and the charges were retained.
The royal family can still sue wisdom within a year.
Lockyer said he would ask for the charges to be dropped.
The ministry will not comment on his request.
During the trial there were no witnesses, no fingerprints, no DNA, no guns, and no bugging statements.
Most of the Crown's cases are based on two witnesses.
The defense described them as disgraceful swindlers.
The prosecution used conclusive testimony from witnesses to help establish the charges against Riley and Atkins.
This is not the case with wisdom.
One of the witnesses, Roland Ellis, hinted at wisdom in an affidavit, which led the police to charge him for the first time in April 2005.
First-degree murder and attempted murder in the Charlton and Bell shootings.
Wisdom said last week, "I think the mistake started there and it just spiraled up.
"The department spokesperson did not respond to the Toronto Star's request to ask if there was any attempt to locate Ellis, who had been under police watch when he testified on 2009.
"I believe if they find him, it's not a big deal for me," Wisdom said last week . ".
He is more willing to think about the future.
His lawyer, Lockyer, points to the "extraordinary" record of his client in prison.
After the Toronto Police told the media about Fenbrook.
At the security prison near grewenhurst, he is no longer an active member of the Galloway Boys, and wisdom has been elected vice president
Served as chairman of the prisoners committee for three consecutive years.
Wisdom says he also reads in prison.
He often carries a book with him during the trial.
Take business management courses, play basketball and exercise.
"I can't wait to live a pro-social life, no crime, no roads, no these things," he said . ".
"I am a young man and made the wrong choice, and I am sure many young people will do it, boy, for 13 years, I understand that. . .
I don't deserve it, but I learned a lot.