Convicted killer attending McGill law school divides students over safety, 2nd chances
16-10-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

Convicted killer attending McGill law school divides students over safety, 2nd chances

The attendance of a convicted murderer on day parole at McGill’s law faculty is highlighting the tension between public safety concerns and successful offender reintegration. Several students say they feel vulnerable and frustrated by a lack of transparency regarding Jeffrey George Ewert's violent past against women, while his lawyer and student supporters argue he deserves a second chance.
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