Podcasters in AHS controversy argue content of their computers, phones should be kept confidential
Two podcasters, David Wallace and James Di Fiore, are challenging the legality of a court-authorized search of their electronic devices, arguing the seizure was overly invasive and unjustified. The search stemmed from allegations they harassed a witness, Sandy Edmonstone, connected to a lawsuit against the Alberta government over health procurement practices. The court must now decide whether the evidence obtained can be retained or must be returned, balancing privacy rights against claims of a coordinated harassment campaign.
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Open this photo in gallery:Podcaster David Wallace at the United Conservative Party AGM in Edmonton in November.Amber Bracken/The Globe and MailShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountTwo podcasters argued Wednesday that an Edmonton court went too far in allowing the seizure and search of their computers and phones after allegations that they harassed a potential witness in a high-profile lawsuit against the Alberta government.For months last year, the two men, David Wallace and James Di Fiore, used their podcasts to mock and make reputational attacks against people connected with the procurement controversy at Alberta Health Services, the authority that delivers medical care in the province.One of the people they targeted, Calgary businessman…
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