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Crown, Lisi and media lawyers to submit written arguments by Nov8, regarding about 170 pages of other documents. #TOpoli

by john lancaster via twitter 10/31/2013 1:02:42 PM
ITO update. Media will receive about 320 pages of info to broadcast/publish. About 150 will remain redacted pending arguments. #sl #TOpoli

by john lancaster via twitter 10/31/2013 1:02:50 PM
Still no #Lisi docs. Will tweet contents throughout the day when they arrive. #sl #TOpoli

by john lancaster via twitter 10/31/2013 1:37:18 PM
Follow my colleagues @jlancasterCBC and @StrashinCBC for the latest on the Lisi court documents

by Steven D'Souza via twitter retweeted by punditsguide 10/31/2013 1:47:31 PM
The first 170 pgs of #Lisi docs will be.blacked out. Important to remember supposedly more sensitive info not being released today. #TOpoli

by john lancaster via twitter 10/31/2013 2:08:54 PM
#Lisi docs are in. #TOpoli

by john lancaster via twitter 10/31/2013 2:10:55 PM
Some of the things police were looking for. #lisi #topoli http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BX6U14CCIAEoemb.jpg

by john lancaster via twitter 10/31/2013 2:17:36 PM
Police began investigating Mayor on May 18, 2013...about 5 weeks before Anthony Smith killer's case was plea bargained. #TOpoli #sl

by john lancaster via twitter 10/31/2013 2:30:32 PM
The full 474-page document can be read here (NOTE: PDF takes time to load): www.cbc.ca

by CBC News 10/31/2013 2:48:33 PM
I'll be on #CBCNN again soon to discuss contents of #Lisi docs #TOpoli

by john lancaster via twitter 10/31/2013 2:49:03 PM
Police spot #Lisi and @TOMayorFord making brief exchanges. Mayor headed to a gas station washroom near his home after one of them.#TOpoli

by john lancaster via twitter 10/31/2013 2:51:58 PM
Toronto police Chief Bill Blair is holding a press conference at 11:30 a.m. from police headquarters.

by CBC News 10/31/2013 2:54:47 PM
#Lisi docs: Lisi would drive @TOMayorFord to "hot spots" and facilitate getting drugs for Mayor. #sl #TOpoli

by john lancaster via twitter 10/31/2013 3:12:12 PM
I'll be on #cbcnn again at 11:30 to comment on police newser and the latest revelations as we pour through #LisiDocs #TOpoli

by john lancaster via twitter 10/31/2013 3:22:48 PM
Cllr @shelleycarroll says Mayor Ford must step down immediately. "We've suspected he had a substance abuse problem...now there is no doubt."

by Jamie Strashin via twitter 10/31/2013 3:26:40 PM
Cllr Doug Ford says he can't comment on heresay. Says he will talk after he reads the document

by Jamie Strashin via twitter 10/31/2013 3:26:42 PM
The night Gawker story broke, lots of calls between @TOMayorFord and #Lisi . Lisi then called man suspected of having video. #topoli

by john lancaster via twitter 10/31/2013 3:32:43 PM
Police now have @TOMayorFord alleged crack video. #TOpoli

by john lancaster via twitter 10/31/2013 3:33:09 PM
Cheif Blair says police are in possession of "relevant video file" that has been subject of media reports.

by Jamie Strashin via twitter 10/31/2013 3:33:34 PM
#Lisi now charged with extortion in relation to @TOMayorFord alleged crack video. #TOpoli

by john lancaster via twitter 10/31/2013 3:34:11 PM
Blair also Lisi has been charged today with extortion in connection to the video. According to documents, Ford and Lisi spoke daily.

by Jamie Strashin via twitter 10/31/2013 3:34:30 PM
Police will interview @TOMayorFord about alleged crack video. #TOpoli

by john lancaster via twitter 10/31/2013 3:35:04 PM
Bill Blair says the video "depicts images which have appeared in the press".

by CBC Toronto via twitter 10/31/2013 3:35:19 PM
Important to note police have always said alleged crack video not evidence by itself. #TOpoli #sl

by john lancaster via twitter 10/31/2013 3:36:12 PM
Toronto Police have a video of the mayor that's been widely reported about in the media. They won't say what he's doing in the video #cbcto

by Trevor Dunn via twitter 10/31/2013 3:37:36 PM
Given courts have released #LisiDocs , likely only a matter of time before alleged crack video is shown too. #sl #TOpoli

by john lancaster via twitter 10/31/2013 3:37:46 PM
Blair: the mayor does appear in the video. "i'm not going to get into his activities" on the video. Stunning press conference.

by Jamie Strashin via twitter 10/31/2013 3:37:49 PM
Police say 2 videos now exist. #TOpoli #sl

by john lancaster via twitter 10/31/2013 3:38:45 PM
"We have recovered a digital video file that is consistent with what has been described in media reports." - Bill Blair #topoli

by CBC Toronto via twitter 10/31/2013 3:39:59 PM
"The evidence is being reviewed and if there is reasonable ground to lay other charges...that will take place." - Bill Blair

by CBC Toronto via twitter 10/31/2013 3:40:01 PM
Today is no doubt a turning point in #TOpoli history. #sl

by john lancaster via twitter 10/31/2013 3:40:38 PM
Chief Blair says this is a disappointing day for #toronto #TOpoli #sl

by john lancaster via twitter 10/31/2013 3:41:49 PM
Cheif when asked if shocked his response "I'm disappointed" #sl

by Steven D'Souza via twitter retweeted by StrashinCBC 10/31/2013 3:42:00 PM
Police were aware alleged crack video existed since April. #sl #TOpoli

by john lancaster via twitter 10/31/2013 3:42:46 PM
Blair is disappointed as a citizen of Toronto. #topoli

by CBC Toronto via twitter 10/31/2013 3:43:25 PM
"Without fear without favour," says Bill Blair of the @TorontoPolice investigation. #TOpoli

by CBC Toronto via twitter 10/31/2013 3:43:28 PM
No one has been treated differently in this investigation, says Blair. No one has been overlooked because of their position. #TOpoli

by CBC Toronto via twitter 10/31/2013 3:46:53 PM
Blair confirms, while video exists, not enough to charge @TOMayorFord . #sl #TOpoli

by john lancaster via twitter 10/31/2013 3:48:37 PM
Given the extortion charge against #Lisi involving video, cops now determine who else was allegedly involved. Say will interview mayor. #sl

by john lancaster via twitter 10/31/2013 3:50:09 PM
Watch embattled Mayor Rob Ford clash with reporters outside his home earlier today: www.cbc.ca

by CBC News 10/31/2013 4:24:15 PM
2 videos now exist despite @TOMayorFord denials. His friend #Lisi charged with extortion allegedly trying to retrieve it. #TOpoli #sl

by john lancaster via twitter 10/31/2013 4:38:07 PM
According to phone records, @TOMayorFord and #Lisi exchanged 13 texts or calls moments after story of video broke. #sl #TOpoli

by john lancaster via twitter 10/31/2013 4:43:44 PM
#Lisi also made call to man suspected of having video, the evening Gawker story broke. Again, Mayor has denied knowledge of vid #sl #TOpoli

by john lancaster via twitter 10/31/2013 4:45:01 PM
Page 289. That's me Lisi is calling @TorontoPolice about as he drives SUV home from Taste of the Danforth. He drove at me but stopped short.

by Tony Smyth via twitter retweeted by jlancasterCBC 10/31/2013 4:45:46 PM
Here's our full story on Bill Blair's press conference: www.cbc.ca

by CBC News 10/31/2013 4:58:19 PM

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