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EPISODE · Jul 15, 2026 · 34 MIN

Episode 142: NO JAIL for Ontario man who repeatedly sexually abused sister from age 12

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In Episode 142, we tell you about a victory for free speech after a court rules Ontario can't ban billboards just because they criticize politicians and public health officials. Plus, a horrific Ontario incest case shows why the reasonable hypotheticals doctrine isn't so reasonable after all. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:R. v. D.C. #2, 2026 ONSC 3029 (CanLii)Katerberg v. Ontario (Ministry of Transportation), 2026 ONSC 3991 (CanLII)Judge says it would be 'cruel and unusual' to send Ontario man who sexually assaulted 12-year-old sister to jail (National Post)Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn, with help from Alexander Surgenor.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

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