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Gen. Jonathan Vance pleads guilty to obstruction of justice charge
Jonathan Vance, the country’s former chief of the defence staff, pleaded guilty on Wednesday morning to one count of obstruction of justice laid against him following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behaviour first published by Global News last year.Appearing virtually before an Ottawa courtroom, Vance entered the unprecedented plea following a year that saw the Canadian Forces embroiled in what experts have called an existential crisis over multiple allegations of sexual misconduct against senior leaders.When asked for his plea by the presiding judge, Vance answered: “Guilty, your honour.”Rodney Sellar, legal counsel for Vance, told the court his client is seeking a discharge. Gen.