**Sigh** Yet another stupid Canadian judge

Does this nitwit of a judge really and truly think these guys are gonna come back to face the music. On second thoughts they might ... given the state of our judicial system and the luxury of our hotel-prisons.

A man charged in a massive fraud probe is heading to Africa with the court’s blessing — six months after his alleged partner in crime was allowed a similar short trip to Lebanon and never returned.

Sabhi (Alex) Bakir, facing 65 charges following an investigation into Big 3 Pre-Owned Auto Sales, is supposed to be back from Tunisia in northern Africa by May 16. He’s going to visit his father, who he says is sick.

“I don’t understand the Canadian justice system, I really don’t,” said victim Jen St. Jean, wiping away tears with a Kleenex. “It’s sickening. I just hope they can stand behind their decision at the end of the day on May 16, when he does not return. The first guy walked. Why would they let the second guy go? I don’t understand it. It’s a slap in the face.”

Co-accused Jamal Hazime, now facing 70 charges, received the court’s permission for an eight-day trip to Lebanon in October. Hazime claimed his mother was sick. He’s still gone. Trials for both men have yet to begin.

Superior Court Justice Steven Rogin granted Bakir’s request for a change in bail conditions during a hearing on Thursday. .......