Michael Spratt
@mspratt.bsky.social
Partner at AGP Law; Criminal Lawyer; Podcast host; Writer; Baseball Fanatic; Jays; Political Junkie; Nerd; Will Spoil; Worldhopper
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Michael Spratt
@mspratt.bsky.social
· Sep 2
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Today, disgraced Ottawa lawyer James Bowie is being sentenced for harassment and threats. He wanted to kill Leanne, who exposed him. Leanne showed incredible courage by coming forward. Now it’s time to help her rebuild her life. Stand with her today: gofund.me/e6a2b8dc
Getting ready to listen to the @bluejays.com by candle light in the middle of the Canadian wilderness. A perfect time to close the cottage!
October 25, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Getting ready to listen to the @bluejays.com by candle light in the middle of the Canadian wilderness. A perfect time to close the cottage!
Bail is a hot topic with politicians, for both the liars and the cowards. There is a problem with bail, just not no the one the politicians are talking about. But I guess it is easier to fundraise on outrage and misinformation than real solutions. youtu.be/cbBPU9XOgVE?...
Reverse-onus will not solve 'real problems' with the bail system: defence lawyer | Power & Politics
YouTube video by CBC News
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October 18, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Bail is a hot topic with politicians, for both the liars and the cowards. There is a problem with bail, just not no the one the politicians are talking about. But I guess it is easier to fundraise on outrage and misinformation than real solutions. youtu.be/cbBPU9XOgVE?...
Reposted by Michael Spratt
Police investigating crime is their job. Trying to control prosecutions or threaten justice system participants isn’t. My latest in Canadian Lawyer on the growing and dangerous trend of police interference in our justice system:
www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...
www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...
Police pressure threatens the independence of our justice system
Public attacks on plea deals undermine trust and the core principles of our justice system
www.canadianlawyermag.com
October 17, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Police investigating crime is their job. Trying to control prosecutions or threaten justice system participants isn’t. My latest in Canadian Lawyer on the growing and dangerous trend of police interference in our justice system:
www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...
www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...
Police investigating crime is their job. Trying to control prosecutions or threaten justice system participants isn’t. My latest in Canadian Lawyer on the growing and dangerous trend of police interference in our justice system:
www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...
www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...
Police pressure threatens the independence of our justice system
Public attacks on plea deals undermine trust and the core principles of our justice system
www.canadianlawyermag.com
October 17, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Police investigating crime is their job. Trying to control prosecutions or threaten justice system participants isn’t. My latest in Canadian Lawyer on the growing and dangerous trend of police interference in our justice system:
www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...
www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...
Please help support a brave woman. Today the Court of Appeal denied Bowie bail, saying the case was "overwhelming" and calling Bowie's defence "a conspiratorial narrative, with grandiose features, that was devoid of reality."
Read it: here coadecisions.ontariocourts.ca/coa/coa/en/i...)
Read it: here coadecisions.ontariocourts.ca/coa/coa/en/i...)
Today, disgraced Ottawa lawyer James Bowie is being sentenced for harassment and threats. He wanted to kill Leanne, who exposed him. Leanne showed incredible courage by coming forward. Now it’s time to help her rebuild her life. Stand with her today: gofund.me/e6a2b8dc
Donate to Help Leanne Rebuild After Unimaginable Betrayal and Trauma, organized by Michael Spratt
Leanne’s life was shattered by the very person she thought sh… Michael Spratt needs your support for Help Leanne Rebuild After Unimaginable Betrayal and Trauma
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September 19, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Please help support a brave woman. Today the Court of Appeal denied Bowie bail, saying the case was "overwhelming" and calling Bowie's defence "a conspiratorial narrative, with grandiose features, that was devoid of reality."
Read it: here coadecisions.ontariocourts.ca/coa/coa/en/i...)
Read it: here coadecisions.ontariocourts.ca/coa/coa/en/i...)
We’re going to hear lots about justice reform over the next few months. Cutting through the BS, and there is lots of BS, is difficult. Today I spoke with @globalnews.ca about why the Constitution matters and why we need to pump the breaks on the tough on crime rhetoric: youtu.be/7gLuYqvXZ88
Is bail reform in Canada possible within the Constitution?
YouTube video by Global News
youtu.be
September 18, 2025 at 10:17 PM
We’re going to hear lots about justice reform over the next few months. Cutting through the BS, and there is lots of BS, is difficult. Today I spoke with @globalnews.ca about why the Constitution matters and why we need to pump the breaks on the tough on crime rhetoric: youtu.be/7gLuYqvXZ88
Carney said those presumed legally innocent should not be in a position “where they commit a crime one day and they’re arrested and then out of jail, out on bail the next.”
Dont wory Mark, in Ottawa it usually takes days for a bail hearing, so we are good.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Dont wory Mark, in Ottawa it usually takes days for a bail hearing, so we are good.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Carney will introduce legislation next month to tighten bail system
Prime Minister said goal is to ensure people accused of violent crimes such as gun offences, home invasions and auto thefts ‘pay the price they should’
www.theglobeandmail.com
September 6, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Carney said those presumed legally innocent should not be in a position “where they commit a crime one day and they’re arrested and then out of jail, out on bail the next.”
Dont wory Mark, in Ottawa it usually takes days for a bail hearing, so we are good.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Dont wory Mark, in Ottawa it usually takes days for a bail hearing, so we are good.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
From me on self defence laws: The only thing most Canadians need protection from is politicians who think dishonest fear mongering for political gain is a form of public service: www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...
Castle laws won't fix what Ford and Poilievre claim is broken in self-defence rules
Heated rhetoric about charging man for stabbing home intruder ignores existing protections
www.canadianlawyermag.com
September 6, 2025 at 12:54 PM
From me on self defence laws: The only thing most Canadians need protection from is politicians who think dishonest fear mongering for political gain is a form of public service: www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...
Reposted by Michael Spratt
Donate if you can because FUCK THIS GUY.
Yesterday James Bowie was sentenced to 4 years in prison. His victim, Leanne, showed remarkable courage by speaking out to warn others about this predator. Now we can help her rebuild her life with safety, dignity & hope. Please stand with her today: gofund.me/3b01402a
Donate to Help Leanne Rebuild After Unimaginable Betrayal and Trauma, organized by Michael Spratt
Leanne’s life was shattered by the very person she thought sh… Michael Spratt needs your support for Help Leanne Rebuild After Unimaginable Betrayal and Trauma
gofund.me
September 3, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Donate if you can because FUCK THIS GUY.
Yesterday James Bowie was sentenced to 4 years in prison. His victim, Leanne, showed remarkable courage by speaking out to warn others about this predator. Now we can help her rebuild her life with safety, dignity & hope. Please stand with her today: gofund.me/3b01402a
Donate to Help Leanne Rebuild After Unimaginable Betrayal and Trauma, organized by Michael Spratt
Leanne’s life was shattered by the very person she thought sh… Michael Spratt needs your support for Help Leanne Rebuild After Unimaginable Betrayal and Trauma
gofund.me
September 3, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Yesterday James Bowie was sentenced to 4 years in prison. His victim, Leanne, showed remarkable courage by speaking out to warn others about this predator. Now we can help her rebuild her life with safety, dignity & hope. Please stand with her today: gofund.me/3b01402a
James Bowie has been sentenced to 4 years in prison. His victim, Leanne, showed remarkable courage by speaking out. Now we can help her rebuild her life with safety, dignity & hope. Please stand with her today: gofund.me/3b01402a
September 3, 2025 at 2:40 AM
James Bowie has been sentenced to 4 years in prison. His victim, Leanne, showed remarkable courage by speaking out. Now we can help her rebuild her life with safety, dignity & hope. Please stand with her today: gofund.me/3b01402a
James Bowie has been sentenced to 4 years in prison. His victim, Leanne, showed remarkable courage by speaking out. Now we can help her rebuild her life with safety, dignity & hope. Please stand with her today: gofund.me/3b01402a
September 2, 2025 at 8:35 PM
James Bowie has been sentenced to 4 years in prison. His victim, Leanne, showed remarkable courage by speaking out. Now we can help her rebuild her life with safety, dignity & hope. Please stand with her today: gofund.me/3b01402a
James Bowie has been sentenced to 4 years in prison. His victim, Leanne, showed remarkable courage by speaking out. Now we can help her rebuild her life with safety, dignity & hope. Please stand with her today: gofund.me/3b01402a
September 2, 2025 at 8:35 PM
James Bowie has been sentenced to 4 years in prison. His victim, Leanne, showed remarkable courage by speaking out. Now we can help her rebuild her life with safety, dignity & hope. Please stand with her today: gofund.me/3b01402a
James Bowie has been sentenced to 4 years in prison. His victim, Leanne, showed remarkable courage by speaking out. Now we can help her rebuild her life with safety, dignity & hope. Please stand with her today: gofund.me/3b01402a
September 2, 2025 at 8:35 PM
James Bowie has been sentenced to 4 years in prison. His victim, Leanne, showed remarkable courage by speaking out. Now we can help her rebuild her life with safety, dignity & hope. Please stand with her today: gofund.me/3b01402a
James Bowie has been sentenced to 4 years in prison. His victim, Leanne, showed remarkable courage by speaking out. Now we can help her rebuild her life with safety, dignity & hope. Please stand with her today: gofund.me/3b01402a
September 2, 2025 at 6:41 PM
James Bowie has been sentenced to 4 years in prison. His victim, Leanne, showed remarkable courage by speaking out. Now we can help her rebuild her life with safety, dignity & hope. Please stand with her today: gofund.me/3b01402a
Reposted by Michael Spratt
Today, disgraced Ottawa lawyer James Bowie is being sentenced for harassment and threats. He wanted to kill Leanne, who exposed him. Leanne showed incredible courage by coming forward. Now it’s time to help her rebuild her life. Stand with her today: gofund.me/e6a2b8dc
Donate to Help Leanne Rebuild After Unimaginable Betrayal and Trauma, organized by Michael Spratt
Leanne’s life was shattered by the very person she thought sh… Michael Spratt needs your support for Help Leanne Rebuild After Unimaginable Betrayal and Trauma
gofund.me
September 2, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Today, disgraced Ottawa lawyer James Bowie is being sentenced for harassment and threats. He wanted to kill Leanne, who exposed him. Leanne showed incredible courage by coming forward. Now it’s time to help her rebuild her life. Stand with her today: gofund.me/e6a2b8dc
Today, disgraced Ottawa lawyer James Bowie is being sentenced for harassment and threats. He wanted to kill Leanne, who exposed him. Leanne showed incredible courage by coming forward. Now it’s time to help her rebuild her life. Stand with her today: gofund.me/e6a2b8dc
Donate to Help Leanne Rebuild After Unimaginable Betrayal and Trauma, organized by Michael Spratt
Leanne’s life was shattered by the very person she thought sh… Michael Spratt needs your support for Help Leanne Rebuild After Unimaginable Betrayal and Trauma
gofund.me
September 2, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Today, disgraced Ottawa lawyer James Bowie is being sentenced for harassment and threats. He wanted to kill Leanne, who exposed him. Leanne showed incredible courage by coming forward. Now it’s time to help her rebuild her life. Stand with her today: gofund.me/e6a2b8dc
Reposted by Michael Spratt
WATCH THE REST OF THE VIDEO (with comments from @mspratt.bsky.social and @paulchamplaw.bsky.social) HERE: youtu.be/mXPU915Z4ZQ?...
Conservatives under fire as 'Freedom Convoy' support taken as attack on judicial independence
YouTube video by Rachel Gilmore
youtu.be
July 30, 2025 at 10:37 PM
WATCH THE REST OF THE VIDEO (with comments from @mspratt.bsky.social and @paulchamplaw.bsky.social) HERE: youtu.be/mXPU915Z4ZQ?...
Reposted by Michael Spratt
Hurry up and wait. That’s the unofficial motto of Ontario’s criminal courts — and it’s breaking the system. My latest for Canadian Lawyer on inefficiency, inconsistency, and how scheduling a trial can take longer than actually holding one.
www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...
www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...
Hurry up and wait: The Ontario court's relentless commitment to inefficiency
Our criminal justice system has turned scheduling into a spectacle of wasted resources and hollow rituals
www.canadianlawyermag.com
June 27, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Hurry up and wait. That’s the unofficial motto of Ontario’s criminal courts — and it’s breaking the system. My latest for Canadian Lawyer on inefficiency, inconsistency, and how scheduling a trial can take longer than actually holding one.
www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...
www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...
I also needed an excused to Quote Princess Leia...
Hurry up and wait. That’s the unofficial motto of Ontario’s criminal courts — and it’s breaking the system. My latest for Canadian Lawyer on inefficiency, inconsistency, and how scheduling a trial can take longer than actually holding one.
www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...
www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...
Hurry up and wait: The Ontario court's relentless commitment to inefficiency
Our criminal justice system has turned scheduling into a spectacle of wasted resources and hollow rituals
www.canadianlawyermag.com
June 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I also needed an excused to Quote Princess Leia...
Hurry up and wait. That’s the unofficial motto of Ontario’s criminal courts — and it’s breaking the system. My latest for Canadian Lawyer on inefficiency, inconsistency, and how scheduling a trial can take longer than actually holding one.
www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...
www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...
Hurry up and wait: The Ontario court's relentless commitment to inefficiency
Our criminal justice system has turned scheduling into a spectacle of wasted resources and hollow rituals
www.canadianlawyermag.com
June 27, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Hurry up and wait. That’s the unofficial motto of Ontario’s criminal courts — and it’s breaking the system. My latest for Canadian Lawyer on inefficiency, inconsistency, and how scheduling a trial can take longer than actually holding one.
www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...
www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...
Reposted by Michael Spratt
New from me: Doug Ford is back at it—using Orwellian-named laws to chip away at judicial independence. His new bill sounds like it’s about “safer streets,” but it’s really about tightening political control over the courts: www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...
Doug Ford's Trumpian obsession with judicial control should scare us all
The Ontario premier's folksy delivery conceals an authoritarian drift echoing global trends
www.canadianlawyermag.com
May 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
New from me: Doug Ford is back at it—using Orwellian-named laws to chip away at judicial independence. His new bill sounds like it’s about “safer streets,” but it’s really about tightening political control over the courts: www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...
New from me: Doug Ford is back at it—using Orwellian-named laws to chip away at judicial independence. His new bill sounds like it’s about “safer streets,” but it’s really about tightening political control over the courts: www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...
Doug Ford's Trumpian obsession with judicial control should scare us all
The Ontario premier's folksy delivery conceals an authoritarian drift echoing global trends
www.canadianlawyermag.com
May 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
New from me: Doug Ford is back at it—using Orwellian-named laws to chip away at judicial independence. His new bill sounds like it’s about “safer streets,” but it’s really about tightening political control over the courts: www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...
Reposted by Michael Spratt
From me: Pierre Poilievre promised to bulldoze your Charter rights and bring in U.S. style three-strikes laws. He lost. And with him, one of the most dangerous justice platforms in Canadian history [1/5] 🧵 www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...
Spratt: Carney's win rescues justice from the brink after Poilievre's dangerous pitch
The real test begins now – will the Liberals stick with an evidence-based approach to crime?
www.canadianlawyermag.com
May 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
From me: Pierre Poilievre promised to bulldoze your Charter rights and bring in U.S. style three-strikes laws. He lost. And with him, one of the most dangerous justice platforms in Canadian history [1/5] 🧵 www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...
From me: Pierre Poilievre promised to bulldoze your Charter rights and bring in U.S. style three-strikes laws. He lost. And with him, one of the most dangerous justice platforms in Canadian history [1/5] 🧵 www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...
Spratt: Carney's win rescues justice from the brink after Poilievre's dangerous pitch
The real test begins now – will the Liberals stick with an evidence-based approach to crime?
www.canadianlawyermag.com
May 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
From me: Pierre Poilievre promised to bulldoze your Charter rights and bring in U.S. style three-strikes laws. He lost. And with him, one of the most dangerous justice platforms in Canadian history [1/5] 🧵 www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...