MCC Implementation Update, The 'Coke Rule' (1628), Curry's Ashes, Accused Not Told About Available Lawyer, US Supreme Court to Decide Presidential Immunity

For my final Rodgers Brief of 2023, I cover this week's extremely vague and unhelpful update from former Justice Linda Oland on the progress of implementation of the MCC recommendations, after two days of meetings with the 16-member implementation committee. Related to the MCC, I also discuss the controversial sale of decommissioned Cape Breton Regional Police vehicles, some of which still had police markings on them. Also, I discuss a case out of Sydney where three daughters were arguing over where their mother's ashes should be buried. This is the first such case in Canada where such a dispute has made it to court. Next, I review a case in New Minas were a man accused of accessory after the fact and criminal negligence causing death made a confession and agreed to a reenactment after 6 hours of police questioning, while not being told that a senior Legal Aid lawyer was willing to meet with him in person. Finally I turn my gaze south to the ongoing Special Prosecution of former President Trump by Jack Smith. The US Supreme Court has agreed to an unusual application to hear arguments on the question of whether a President is immune from criminal prosecution while in office. I give my prediction for what they will decide. Thanks to everyone for watching and listening this year, and I will see you early in 2024!