Man from Saskatchewan Loses Appeal in Abduction Case Over COVID-19 Vaccine Dispute
A man from Saskatchewan lost his appeal against his conviction and sentence for abducting his daughter to prevent her from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal made the decision after a trial in Regina in 2024. Michael Gordon Jackson was found guilty of parental child abduction and sentenced to one year in jail and two years of probation. He took his daughter from school for scheduled parenting time but did not return her for over three months.
Jackson believed his ex-wife would vaccinate their daughter, which he opposed due to safety concerns. He argued that he acted out of necessity to protect his child from harm. However, the court rejected this defense, stating that defying a court ruling is not justified. The appeal court upheld the original judgment and dismissed Jackson's appeal of his sentence, noting that his previous jail time for contempt was not relevant to this case.
In conclusion, the Saskatchewan man's appeal of his conviction and sentence for abducting his daughter to prevent her from getting the COVID-19 vaccine has been dismissed by the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal. The court upheld the original decision and emphasized that defying court orders is not a valid defense.