As officials look to fight the risk of COVID-19 in correctional centres, two men charged with manslaughter related to fentanyl-laced cocaine have been released on bail.
Shervin Beeharry and Japmanjot Grewal were denied bail after four fatal overdoses in March 2018. They each face four counts of manslaughter, four counts of criminal negligence causing death and three counts of criminal negligence causing bodily harm.
Defence lawyer Brian Pfefferle said the Crown and defence negotiated an adjournment and release on Tuesday. He said it was to address overcrowding issues and cut down on the potential for the novel coronavirus in jails. “Custody in custodial settings in Canada are one of the really high-risk areas for overcrowding and contact