https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/pei-rcmp-cbc-alleged-publication-breach-1.6678170
CBC P.E.I. journalist charged with alleged publication ban breach
The RCMP has charged a CBC News journalist in P.E.I. with disobeying a court order, after an investigation into an alleged breach of a publication ban.
The investigation related to the publication of a "news article," the P.E.I. RCMP said in a news release Wednesday, but did not specify where it was published, or in what form.
The RCMP identified Jesara Sinclair as the person facing the charge, which has not been proven in court. Sinclair is a CBC journalist.
According to the news release, the article was published on Nov. 8, which prompted a complaint. The subsequent investigation began on Nov. 14.
RCMP Const. Gavin Moore, a media relations officer, declined to identify the news outlet involved — citing concerns that the release of the information could prompt people to seek out the article.
Both Sinclair and Victoria Goodfellow Nicholls, the managing editor of both CBC New Brunswick and CBC P.E.I., directed inquiries to Chuck Thompson, the CBC's head of public affairs.
In a response to emailed questions, Thompson said CBC's comment would be limited until it received more information about the charge.
"CBC News strives to comply with all publication bans ordered by Canadian courts; more specifically, it's important to note here that CBC News did not name or show the face of any complainant in this case," he said.
Editor's Note: This story was written by a reporter in Toronto to ensure editorial distance from the newsroom involved in the case.
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https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2022/breach-publication-ban-leads-a-charge
Breach of publication ban leads to a charge
December 7, 2022
Stratford, Prince Edward Island
News release
As a result of a complaint regarding a November 8 news article, PEI RCMP have charged a 33-year-old Stratford woman.
On November 14, the Major Crime Unit began a breach of publication ban investigation, which led to Jesara Sinclair being charged with Disobeying an Order of Court.
"Publication bans are court orders put in place by a judge," says Cst. Gavin Moore, Media Relations Officer." Their purpose is to protect the identity of the victims of crime; to disclose details about those persons is considered a criminal offence."
Sinclair will appear in Charlottetown Provincial Court on January 16, 2023, at 1 p.m.
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Contact information
Cst. Gavin Moore
Media Relations Officer
RCMP PEI
Ph: 902-218-2863
File number: 20221649480
P.E.I. RCMP charge CBC journalist with breaching publication ban
STRATFORD, P.E.I. — A 33-year-old Stratford woman who works as a journalist for CBC in Charlottetown has been charged with breaching a court-ordered publication ban.
The charge stems from a complaint about a Nov. 8 news story. Police began investigating on Nov. 14, leading to Jesara Sinclair being charged with disobeying an order of the court.
"Publication bans are court orders put in place by a judge," noted P.E.I. RCMP media relations officer Const. Gavin Moore. "Their purpose is to protect the identity of the victims of crime. To disclose details about those persons is considered a criminal offence."
Sinclair will appear in Charlottetown provincial court on Jan. 16.
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