Updated 2026-07-21
What changed
A new advocacy graphic names Justices Pomerance, Madsen and Paciocco and quotes the Court of Appeal’s sentencing guidance. This page now records the graphic, confirms the quote from the official decision, and separates appointment context from political interpretation.
Official decision facts
- Case: R. v. King, 2026 ONCA 522.
- Court: Court of Appeal for Ontario.
- Panel heading: Paciocco, Madsen and Pomerance JJ.A.
- Signature block: “David M. Paciocco J.A.”, “L. Madsen J.A.” and “R. Pomerance J.A.”
- Result: the appeal court substituted a conviction for intimidation under Criminal Code s. 423(1)(g) and remitted the matter for a new sentencing hearing.
- Sentencing: the panel did not impose the Crown-requested prison sentence; it sent the matter back to the Superior Court.
Sentencing-guidance quote
“While it is for the new sentencing judge to determine a fit and appropriate sentence, we offer the following observations by way of guidance.”
“A fit sentence must reflect a full appreciation of the public impact of the offences, as well as the scope, duration and persistence of Mr. King’s actions.”
The second quote matches the text shown in the graphic.
Custody / detention-condition boundary
The appeal decision acknowledges credit for “time spent in custody and harsh bail conditions” and later “pre-sentence custody and restrictive bail conditions.” The decision text checked here does not mention “Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre” by name or detail those conditions. If a factum or sentencing record sets out OCDC conditions, that is a separate source trail from the appeal reasons themselves.
Appointment-source context
Justice Canada appointment releases confirm that Justice Paciocco, Justice Madsen and Justice Pomerance were appointed/elevated to the Court of Appeal for Ontario under federal Liberal governments/Justice ministers. CanadianJudges.ca records that appointment context. It does not infer motive or misconduct from party-of-government appointment context alone.
Judge profile links
- The Honourable Renee M. Pomerance
- The Honourable Lene Madsen
- The Honourable David M. Paciocco
- Justice Charles T. Hackland — trial judge referenced in the appeal
Sources
- Official decision page
- Official PDF
- Justice Canada — Pomerance appointment
- Justice Canada — Madsen appointment
- Justice Canada — Paciocco appointment
- Source note and preserved captures
Neutrality boundary: this page records official public sources and the existence of an advocacy graphic. It does not publish private contact details, harassment prompts, or unproven allegations of judicial misconduct.