Former Alberta Justice Minister and Solicitor General Jonathan Denis said he is sorry after videos of him doing impersonations while under the influence of alcohol were publicized this week on Twitter. .“I have no recollection of these events, however, it is possible I said them years ago while under the influence of alcohol,” said Denis in a Wednesday statement. .“If so, I am truly sorry.”.The videos were taken at a party where the notorious case of "Brockett 99 radio" was discussed..Denis appears to then impersonate an indigenous male making a prank call. Three of the videos, filmed in 2020 at a backyard party, surfaced this week on Twitter..Denis acknowledged he overused alcohol in the past and has not in some time. He said he hopes this apology puts an end to this ordeal. .Alberta United Conservative Party leadership candidate Danielle Smith responded by firing Craig Chandler, who was at the party, from her campaign..“I will not be associated with such behaviour and have instructed my campaign to immediately terminate any contract or other dealings with the involved company,” said Smith. .“As someone with indigenous ancestry, I honour the heritage of Canada’s indigenous peoples as one of our nation’s and province’s greatest treasures and strengths.” .Smith said Canadians must “stand in solidarity with our indigenous peoples to dispel any and all stereotypes that undermine their invaluable contributions to our country.” She said Denis never had any role in her campaign. .Chandler denied he recorded Denis making these comments. .“Jonathan Denis is my friend,” said Chandler. .“Somebody recorded it.” .He said the video was recorded in 2020 at a backyard party. He suspects it is a particular person, and he is looking into suing them for defamation..This ordeal comes after Denis was accused of contempt in court in May. .READ MORE: Former justice minister fails to overturn contempt of court conviction.He was accused of trying to intimidate former Alberta chief medical examiner Anny Sauvageau in April for sending a cease and desist letter to her lawyer during her wrongful dismissal lawsuit. .He asked the Alberta Court of Appeal to stay the contempt of court charge pending an appeal, arguing Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Doreen Sulyma failed to follow procedural safeguards. .Disclosure: Denis has acted on behalf of the Western Standard in past legal issues.
