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Jackson was on trial for contravention of a custody order, after allegedly abducting his daughter in November 2021 until February 2022 to avoid a COVID-19 vaccine.
The case of Michael Gordon Jackson, a Saskatchewan father who abducted his daughter to keep her from getting a COVID-19 vaccine, is nearing its final days.
Jackson and the Crown took the stand at Court of King’s Bench in Regina Monday, arguing their cases for punishment before the judge for the final time before Jackson is sentenced later this year.
Jackson was on trial for contravention of a custody order, after allegedly abducting his daughter in November 2021 until February 2022 to avoid a COVID-19 vaccine.
Jackson pleaded not guilty and chose to represent himself. In April, Jackson was found guilty.
In August, the Crown requested a two-year sentence followed by three years of probation and 200 hours of community service. On Monday, Jackson argued he deserved no repercussions for his actions.
In his comments before Justice Heather MacMillian-Brown Monday, Jackson argued more severe cases of abduction in Canada have received lesser punishment.
Meanwhile, Crown prosecutor Zoey Kim-Zeggelaar told the judge a strong sentence was necessary, as she believed Jackson was going to violate any court order he disagreed with.
A final decision on Jackson’s sentencing will be made on Dec. 6.