US EditionOntario's Solicitor General Sorry for Saying Improperly Released Inmates Were Caught
Kerzner apologized after acknowledging he wrongly said all 157 inmates were immediately reapprehended, as opposition leaders pressed for accountability and reforms.
- On Monday, Solicitor General Michael Kerzner apologized to the legislature for providing inaccurate information, admitting his previous statements about the immediate re-apprehension of 157 inmates mistakenly released from Ontario jails were 'imprecise.'
- Global News reported last week that more than 150 inmates were mistakenly released between 2021 and 2025, with some remaining missing for months without being caught, triggering scrutiny of Ontario's jail management.
- John Fraser, Ontario's interim Liberal leader, criticized Kerzner for repeatedly misstating facts during question period, stating he had 'no confidence' in him as solicitor general.
- Premier Doug Ford said he was 'furious' with the situation but stood by Kerzner, while confirming six inmates mistakenly released from Ontario jails remain at large.
- Kerzner is shifting blame to courts and correctional staff for administrative errors, while the government plans to hire more officers and implement digital release documents to address the problem.
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6 mistakenly released inmates still at large, Premier Doug Ford says
Premier Doug Ford says six inmates mistakenly released from Ontario’s jails remain at large. More than 150 inmates have been improperly released from the provincial jail system since 2021. Ford says the criminals will be captured, but he says the situation is unacceptable. Ontario’s solicitor general and his No. 2 have apologized for “inadvertently” saying […]
Ontario's solicitor general apologizes for being 'imprecise' about catching improperly released inmates
Ontario's solicitor general and his No. 2 have apologized for "inadvertently" saying officials apprehended all 157 criminals who were mistakenly released from the province's jails over the past five years.
Ontario’s solicitor general sorry for saying improperly released inmates were caught
TORONTO - Ontario's solicitor general and his No. 2 have apologized for "inadvertently" saying officials apprehended all 157 criminals who were mistakenly released from the province's jails over the past
Winnipeg Free Press
Six mistakenly released inmates still at large, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
The Solicitor General of Ontario, Michael Kerzner, apologises, after falsely stating that 157 inmates were mistakenly released immediately.
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