Supreme Court reserves judgment in Pickton appeal

The notorious case of Robert Pickton went before the Supreme Court of Canada on Thursday. The serial killer's lawyers argued that faulty instructions given by the judge of his original trial infringed on his right to a fair trial.

CTV British Columbia: Stephen Smart on the appeal

The Supreme Court of Canada has reserved judgment on an appeal in the case of serial killer Robert Pickton.

CTV News Channel: Nikki Adams, Sex Professionals of Canada

The assistant executive director of Sex Professionals of Canada says it is disappointing that there may be a new trial. She goes on to discuss how the case has affected women in the sex industry.

CTV News Channel: James Straith, criminal lawyer

A criminal lawyer says it is very possible that a new trial could be ordered and says the Supreme Court will ensure that justice will be served when they make the final decision.

CTV News Channel: Rick Frey, father of Marnie Frey

The father of a woman that Robert Pickton was convicted of murdering comments on the appeal including what he believes are loose-ends with the initial conviction.

CTV News Channel: Steven Skurka, legal analyst

CTV's legal analyst discusses what will transpire at the Supreme Court later today. He says a decision will not be reached, but both sides will get to argue their cases. Pickton's defense will argue that he did not have a fair trial.

CTV News Channel: Robert Fife in Ottawa

Lawyers for Robert Pickton are at the Supreme Court seeking a new trial, claiming there were errors made by the judge in the case while instructing the jury.

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