Former Calgary Councillor Joe Magliocca Faces Fraud Charges Over Expense Claims

Magliocca's lawyer argues administrative errors, while the Crown alleges deliberate deception in expense filings.

Joe Magliocca, former Calgary city councillor, is on trial for allegedly falsifying travel expense claims from 2017 to 2019.
The Crown accuses Magliocca of 'petty graft,' claiming he lied about hosting 27 politicians to receive unwarranted reimbursements.
Defense attorney Aryan Sadat contends there is insufficient evidence and attributes discrepancies to administrative mistakes and unclear policies.
The RCMP launched an investigation in 2020 after Magliocca's expenses were found to be double those of other councillors at a 2019 conference.
Justice Gordon Wong has reserved his decision following closing arguments from both the defense and the prosecution.