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Prof. Jennifer Schulz

Winnipeg Free Press: Northern First Nation reveals ‘persons of interest’ names in provocative move to curb criminal behaviour

February 14, 2025 — 

Prof. Jennifer Schulz, an associate Dean in the University of Manitoba’s faculty of law, said a person “could very well succeed” in a defamation lawsuit if allegations are not true or if someone was erroneously listed.

“The false allegation could have devastating personal and professional implications for the person listed in error, and damages (money) can be obtained in civil court for such harm,” Schulz wrote in an email.

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