A man who has spent 33 years behind bars for four murders was granted bail Friday after concerns were raised earlier this year about the fairness of his initial trial.
Daniel Jolivet was in tears as Quebec Superior Court Justice Lyne Décarie announced on Friday at the Montreal courthouse that he would be released from prison pending the outcome of the federal review over a possible miscarriage of justice.
Jolivet, who has steadfastly proclaimed his innocence, displayed more tears as he spoke to reporters after exiting the Montreal courthouse in the evening, making clear “the fight is not over.” He hoped for a quick review and decision from the federal government in his case….