Defense: Espionage disclosure “voluminous”
Posted Jun 13, 2012 10:38:32 AM.
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The Bedford navy intelligence officer accused of espionage did not appear in a Halifax court today as his lawyer asked for more time to review the disclosure.
The defense lawyer for Jeffrey Paul Delisle told the judge the amount of information he has received from the Crown thus far is “voluminous,” and that he has received even more information recently.
“It’s at least hundreds and hundreds of pages, if not into the thousands,” Mike Taylor told reporters outside the courtroom.
He said he’s received both paper documents and information on hard drives, which has resulted in some technical difficulties.
As well he said some of the information has been censored.
“That’s part of why it’s taking so long,” said Taylor. “I have to determine whether or not I’m satisfied with what I’m getting. A lot of it is blacked out for obvious reasons. I have to make a determination as to whether I want to challenge any of that information.”
Sub.-Lt. Delisle is charged with communicating information that could harm national interests. He opted to stay in his cell for the court procedure.
Delisle is due in court for an election and plea July 4.
