HALIFAX—Sitting through the criminal negligence trial around her son’s death in Halifax police custody has “been hell,” but for Jeannette Rogers a guilty verdict carries an important message.
On Sunday, a jury ended its third day of deliberations by delivering a unanimous guilty verdict against special constables Dan Fraser and Cherly Gardner in Nova Scotia Supreme Court. Both were accused of criminal negligence causing death after 41-year-old Corey Rogers died in their care.
“I know nothing will bring Corey back, but I know he’s watching over me and saying, ‘Thank you, mom,’” Jeannette Rogers told reporters on Sunday outside court after the verdict.