
Richard Brant
Richard Brant was wrongfully convicted in killing his two month old son Dustin. He had found little Dustin in a stroller lifeless Dustin had been sick with a cough for a few days. A autopsy showed the baby had died of pneumonia and respiratory failure. The case was reviewed by Charles Smith who falsely claimed he died from Shaken Baby Syndrome or blunt force trauma.
Richard holding a picture of baby Dustin
Richard got out of jail after he pleaded guilty to aggravated assault in 1995. Dr. Smith was later disgraced during the 2008 Goudge Inquiry which expose systemic conduct, lack of training, and falsefied 20 child autopsies. After recognzing the miscarriage of justice both the Crown and defense attorney required a appeal.