A Kenora justice of the peace accused of making racist remarks in court about Indigenous people will avoid facing a discipline hearing by retiring. According to a court transcript, Justice of the Peace Robert McNally joked about an Indigenous lawyer’s ancestors having “scalped” someone. But the hearing panel was informed last week that McNally would be retiring effective Jan. 3. “The hearing panel directs the registrar to cancel the scheduled hearing dates upon receipt of confirmation that His Worship’s retirement has taken effect.” Should McNally decide not to retire on Jan. 3, his discipline hearing will proceed as scheduled, the panel said. The review council said it had received three complaints about McNally, dealing with both the comment to McDunnough and other remarks and conduct.

Source: thestar November 05, 2018 00:00 UTC