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MP champions cause of 'starlight tours' cops

Last Updated: Thursday, August 26, 2004 | 3:29 PM ET

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A Saskatoon Conservative MP is launching a legal-defence fund for the two former police officers at the centre of the "starlight tours" scandal.

INDEPTH: Starlight tours

MP Maurice Vellacott

Maurice Vellacott says Dan Hatchen and Ken Munson were wrong to drop an aboriginal man on the outskirts of town in frigid weather. But Vellacott says their convictions for unlawful confinement should be overturned.

FROM: March 13, 2003 Munson & Hatchen in jail

FROM: July 5, 2004 Sask MP wants Munson and Hatchen case reopened

Today Vellacott and Hatchen held a news conference in front of the Queen's Bench courthouse. Hatchen says there is evidence that should clear him. He says he is considering a Supreme Court challenge of his conviction.

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