Peter Bawden
Peter Bawden is a judge presiding over the criminal trial involving John Aquino and Vas Georgiou. He has expressed concerns about the integrity of the bidding process for the St. Michael's Hospital redevelopment, referring to it as 'tainted' due to the actions of the accused, and is expected to deliver a verdict on the case.
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Justice Peter Bawden granted bail to Mr. Paradkar but acknowledged the strong case for extradition.
Federal prosecutors challenge decision to grant bail to GTA lawyer facing charges in Wedding case
Canada· 2026-02-20
Justice Peter Bawden said, the two men 'corrupted' a public procurement for a much-needed redevelopment project.
Judge sentences men convicted in St. Michael’s Hospital fraud to prisonCanada· 2026-02-18
Ontario Superior Court Justice Peter Bawden presided over the trial without a jury.
Men convicted in St. Michael’s Hospital fraud case ask Ontario judge to reopen trial, acquit themCanada· 2026-02-04
Justice Peter Bawden is overseeing the bail hearing for Rolan Sokolovski.
Bail decision for man accused of laundering Ryan Wedding’s money to come next monthCanada· 2026-01-22
Ontario Superior Court Justice Peter Bawden adjourned the bail hearing and asked for submissions to be returned on Jan. 21.
Potential sureties for Ryan Wedding’s alleged money launderer questioned on his lavish lifestyleCanada· 2026-01-14
Justice Peter Bawden commented on the evidence against Mr. Sokolovski during the bail hearing.
FBI seized phone with messages between jeweller, alleged Ryan Wedding drug ring, court documents showCanada· 2026-01-14
Justice Peter Bawden approved in principle Deepak Paradkar's bail-release plan during the court hearing.
Accused Ryan Wedding lawyer Deepak Paradkar granted bail in extradition caseCanada· 2025-12-23
Justice Peter Bawden questioned the strength of the evidence against Deepak Paradkar during the bail hearing.
Ontario judge questions U.S. case against Deepak Paradkar at bail hearingCanada· 2025-12-13Justice Peter Bawden pointed out that Mr. Paradkar didn’t actually own the car.
Toronto-area lawyer key member of Ryan Wedding’s inner circle, Crown saysCanada· 2025-12-12Justice Peter Bawden issued a noteworthy decision regarding the fraud case involving Vas Georgiou and John Aquino.
The shaky foundations of trust in public institutionsCanada· 2025-10-15Justice Peter Bawden stated that the evidence against the defendants in the procurement process was overwhelming.
Guilty verdicts in Bondfield hospital case renew scrutiny of Infrastructure OntarioCanada· 2025-10-11
Superior Court Justice Peter Bawden found that Mr. Georgiou covertly and fraudulently shared information with Mr. Aquino.
What to know about the hospital redevelopment at the centre of the Bondfield fraud caseCanada· 2025-10-08
Justice Peter Bawden presided over the trial and described the procurement process as 'tainted' by the conduct of the accused.
Two men convicted of fraud in connection with St. Michael’s Hospital redevelopmentCanada· 2025-10-07Superior Court Justice Peter Bawden will decide the fate of the two accused after 24 days of testimony.
Verdict set to be delivered in fraud case involving Toronto’s St. Michael’s HospitalCanada· 2025-10-07Justice Peter Bawden is presiding over the trial of John Aquino and Vas Georgiou, expressing concerns about the fairness of the procurement process.
Judge points to ‘tainted’ process in Toronto’s St. Michael’s Hospital bidding process at Bondfield trialCanada· 2025-06-20