Inadequate disclosure of evidence by the Crown impacted the ability of 49-year-old former Woodstock Mayor Trevor Birtch to mount a full defense against charges of assault and sexual assault during his first trial earlier this year.

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Mistrial declared in first sexual assault trial of former Woodstock Mayor Trevor Birtch

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A mistrial has been declared in one of two sexual assault cases involving former Woodstock, Ont., mayor Trevor Birtch. Birtch's right to a fair trial was violated after the Crown failed to disclose all relevant evidence to the defence before proceedings began, a judge in London ruled Monday.

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Mistrial declared in 1 of 2 sexual assault trials for ex-Woodstock, Ont., mayor

Trevor Birtch, Woodstock’s former two-term mayor, will get a second chance at his first sexual assault trial after a mistrial was declared

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Mistrial declared in former Woodstock mayor's first sex assault trial

Trevor Birtch, Woodstock’s former two-term mayor, will get a second chance at his first sexual assault trial after a mistrial was declared.

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Mistrial declared in first sexual assault trial of former Woodstock Mayor Trevor Birtch

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