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EDMONTON, Alberta (LifeSiteNews) – Alberta’s Minister of Justice, who saw three Christian pastors jailed for violating COVID rules, was removed from his duties after allegations he tried to use his position to influence the outcome of a driving ticket.
On March 10, 2021, Alberta Justice Minister Kaycee Madu was allegedly seen by an Edmonton cop driving through a playground zone while on his cellphone. He received a $300 distracted driving ticket.
According to a CBC report, Madu phoned Edmonton Police Chief Dale McFee to speak with him about the ticket shortly after the incident.
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney placed Madu on leave last Monday after he learned of the CBC report.
“I have spoken with Minister Madu about the March 10 incident reported in the media today,” Kenney tweeted.
“I conveyed to him my profound disappointment in his decision to contact the Edmonton Police chief after receiving a ticket for a traffic violation.”
I have spoken with Minister Madu about the March 10 incident reported in the media today.
I conveyed to him my profound disappointment in his
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