TORONTO
,
Feb. 3
/CNW/ -
Dr. Bonita Porter
, Deputy Chief Coroner for Inquests, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of
James Hearst
.
Mr. Hearst
, 59, died on
June 26, 2009
, following his collapse at 40
Alexander Street
,
Toronto
.
The inquest will examine the events surrounding
Mr. Hearst
's death. The jury may make recommendations aimed at preventing similar deaths.
The inquest is expected to last three weeks and will hear from approximately 30 witnesses.
The inquest will take place at the
Toronto
Coroners Courts, 15 Grosvenor Street.
Dr. Bert Lauwers
, Deputy Chief Coroner for Investigations, will preside as inquest coroner and
Ms. Lorraine Cavion
will be counsel to the coroner.
A date for the inquest has not yet been determined.
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For further information: Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner for Inquests, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, (416) 314-4000
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