CANADA
CBC News
By Jason Proctor, CBC News Posted: Jun 18, 2015
John Furlong’s lawyer claims journalist Laura Robinson conducted a “witch hunt” against the former Olympics CEO, which continued long past the publication of a controversial Georgia Straight article in September 2012.
As he wrapped up his cross-examination, John Hunter accused Robinson of being an activist — noting she was described that way in articles and a citation for an honorary degree.
Robinson admitted some might consider her an advocate for equality in sport, First Nations youth and sexual assault victims.
But she said those passions are separate from her professional life.
“I’m also an athlete and a journalist,” she said.
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