Martin S. Minuk

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Martin Shayne "Marty" Minuk is a Canadian defence lawyer from Winnipeg, Manitoba. He received his law degree from the University of Manitoba in 1978. Since 2005, he has been a partner at the law firm Aikins, MacAulay, and Thorvaldson.[1]

Minuk is notable for being appointed the special prosecutor in the death of Crystal Taman. He approved a controversial[2] plea bargain in that case,[3] which eventually resulted in the Taman Inquiry.[4][5]

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  1. ^ "Martin S. Minuk". Archived from the original on 2009-01-29. Retrieved 2008-08-21.
  2. ^ "Sentence delayed for former police officer guilty in woman's death". CBC News. 2007-08-22. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
  3. ^ "Winnipeg officer pleads guilty to dangerous driving causing death". CBC News. 2007-07-17. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
  4. ^ "Case against Harvey-Zenk plagued with legal problems, inquiry hears". CBC News. 2008-07-29. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
  5. ^ "No favours given to defence, prosecutor tells Taman Inquiry". CBC News. 2008-07-29. Retrieved 2021-11-15.