Mayor’s Phone Seized in Corruption Probe

Former Calgary mayor Jyoti Gondek is locked in a high-stakes legal battle over her seized phone, refusing to unlock it amid a corruption probe into campaign donations and vote manipulation. Police allege she helped steer a bylaw amendment through strategic advice to donor David White, who allegedly paid above legal limits for influence — but no charges have been laid. Her lawyer argues she’s protected by Charter rights to silence, while police seek an extension to keep the device, hoping future tech will bypass the passcode. The judge granted the extension, and similar warrants are being pursued for others involved — with cross-examination of the lead detective looming next week. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bfc1a98038f9eade