Police Await Tech Breakthrough on Mayor’s Phone

Calgary police are holding onto former mayor Jyoti Gondek’s iPhone for another nine months, hoping emerging tech like Cellebrite will eventually crack its passcode—despite current failures. Defense lawyer Rebecca Snukal scoffs at the “hope” tactic, questioning the need for such a long wait when access remains uncertain. Prosecution seeks a full year, citing corruption allegations tied to a controversial land use bylaw and suspected campaign donations in exchange for council reconsiderations. Police believe Gondek may have advised a consultant on how to sway another council member—evidence they can’t verify without unlocking the phone. A judge must now decide whether tech will catch up—or if the phone stays locked away forever. 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/0fd77ea732b06e9e