OLDCORN: Freed in just one day? Alarming double standard favouring Alberta transgender 'woman' in child assault cases

It is difficult to ignore the difference in how three recent child assault cases have been handled by the Canadian courts. 

On the one hand, two individuals remain or have been quickly placed in custody following alarming allegations of attempted murder of six-year-old children. 

On the other hand, a Grande Prairie transgender "woman" (who is a biological male) and who allegedly slashed a six-year-old’s throat and stabbed another child under the age of ten was released from a psychiatric ward after just 26 hours. 

This glaring discrepancy raises serious questions about fairness, public safety, and how the court system works in this country.

In Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Frederick Stewart, 41, stands accused of attempting to murder a child under the age of six. 

The February 1 incident sent shockwaves through the community, as the victim was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. 

Stewart was arrested immediately and following a court appearance, remained in custody pending further court proceedings. 

The charges, which included aggravated assault and choking, speak to the serious nature of the alleged attack. 

The legal system kept Stewart behind bars due to the seriousness of the charges and even released the street where the attack occurred. 

Meanwhile, in Halifax, Elliott Chorny, 19, faces charges for allegedly stabbing a six-year-old child at a bus stop. 

Chorny was out on bail for a prior assault charge when the alleged attack occurred. 

Chorny was quickly taken into custody and the child involved survived life-threatening injuries and remains in the hospital. 

The swift move to hold Chorny in custody is an example of a justice system that recognizes the potential danger posed to the public.

Then we have the troubling case of the transgender "woman" in Grande Prairie. 

According to sources, "she" allegedly attacked two children, severing one child’s esophagus and causing injuries that will require months of tube feeding. 

Despite the serious nature of these allegations, "she" was released from psychiatric care within 26 hours. 

After posing for social media selfies and appearing to downplay the incident, "she" left the healthcare facility.

Another question in this case is why was he allowed a phone in the psychiatric ward?

The disparity in the transgender "woman's" release time compared to Stewart’s and Chorny’s lengthy detention reveals a system with uneven standards. 

This decision has rattled the Grande Prairie community and prompted renewed calls for a closer look at the criminal justice system in Canada.

If the events in Yorkton and Halifax prove anything, it is that alleged child assaults are typically treated with the utmost seriousness by law enforcement and the courts. 

In contrast, the Grande Prairie transgender "woman’s" quick release casts doubt. 

Public trust erodes when dangerous individuals appear to bypass the scrutiny that other accused persons face. 

This disturbing outcome shows the need for consistent rules and transparent reviews. 

With one child scarred for life and another household living in fear, questions loom about whether this was merely a misjudgement by the judge or, worse yet, a deep flaw in the court system.

Or even worse, do transgender offenders receive special treatment in the Canadian justice system?