Charges of criminal negligence and causing bodily harm against a 64-year-old Eastern Ontario bartender, Ann Senack, have been stayed Thursday at her trial in Pembroke. A statement from Mrs Senack’s counsel, Edelson Law of Ottawa, was released as follows: “This has been a difficult trial not just for Ann, but for the community as well. We hope that the finality brought today will bring some measure of closure. It is important to note there was no finding of criminal guilt or even civil wrongdoing against Ann. While we strongly believe that, had this matter gone to a verdict, Ann would have been acquitted, the stay of all charges today allows her and everyone involved to move on that much sooner. We are happy the Crown finally made this decision.” Renfrew Today
