James Lockyer
James Lockyer is a prominent Canadian lawyer and a co-founder of Innocence Canada, a non-profit organization dedicated to exonerating individuals wrongfully convicted of crimes, including his recent work on behalf of Roy Allan Sobotiak.
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Lawyer James Lockyer, a co-founder of Innocence Canada, told the court Mr. Rees has long maintained his innocence.
Crown withdraws murder charge against Timothy Rees after 23-year battle to fight conviction
Canada· 2025-12-18
James Lockyer is a co-founder of Innocence Canada and argued for the disclosure of evidence in Timothy Rees's case.
Ontario court tosses out Timothy Rees’s 1990 conviction in murder of 10-year-old girlCanada· 2025-11-28
James Lockyer, founding director of Innocence Canada, said Mailman was with his wife when he died.
Wrongfully convicted New Brunswick man who spent 18 years in prison dies from cancerCanada· 2025-10-13
Lawyer James Lockyer expressed delight at the news of Sobotiak's charge being stayed.
Crown prosecutors stay charge for Alberta man convicted in 1987 murderCanada· 2025-08-03
James Lockyer, with Innocence Canada, said Mr. Sobotiak is now the longest-serving wrongfully convicted person in Canadian history.
Edmonton man whose murder conviction was quashed has been granted bailCanada· 2025-05-24
