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Calgary man convicted in double murder freed after court of appeal finds 'serious flaws' in verdict

January 19, 2026

Gerald Benn, who was serving a life sentence for two counts of murder, should not have been found guilty, said the province's top court Monday in its decision to overturn the convictions and enter acquittals. 

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