Trial Dismissed Over Jordan Deadline

A drug trafficking case in western Newfoundland just got tossed out because the trial ran seven days over Canada’s strict 30-month Jordan rule limit. Sean Gibbons, facing cocaine trafficking charges, was denied a speedy trial after delays in evidence delivery—no exceptional circumstances were proven. Despite the massive “Project Bustle” investigation behind the case, the judge ruled the Crown failed to justify the extra time. This isn’t the first time delays have derailed cases from the same probe: another suspect recently pleaded guilty, while charges against a Corner Brook suspect were stayed last year. The federal Crown hasn’t said whether they’ll appeal, underscoring the ongoing struggle to meet legal deadlines. 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/8cd9ae4db5ff9b25