Could Toronto's jackass mayor be extracted from office?

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from CBC News:


Toronto Mayor Rob Ford will testify in court Wednesday about allegations he violated conflict of interest rules when he spoke and participated in a council vote regarding a financial penalty he was ordered to pay in relation to donations he solicited for his football charity.

Ford will be questioned on the first day of the three-day hearing by high-profile lawyer Clayton Ruby, who is representing Toronto resident Paul Magder in a legal challenge that could have massive implications.

The following is a rundown of key facts and background information pertaining to the case.

What's at stake

Technically, the mayoralty. If Ford is found to have violated the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act (MCIA), he would be automatically ejected from office. Justice Charles Hackland, who will oversee the hearing, can also bar him from being able to run for office for up to seven years. .........................(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/story/2012/09/04/toronto-mayor-ford-conflict-case321.html

[CanonRay]

1. Rush Limbaugh's lost brother?

I thought we had all the creeps.