A statement of claim filed in Ontario Superior Court by the former client stated Bowie offered a “deal” that would have her performing oral sex every two weeks to pay off her legal bill.
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Bowie also “bragged to the about knowing the Crown Attorney assigned to the file and suggested that this would help her in getting the charges against her dismissed,” according to the statement of claim. A message from a Bowie account replied: “Maybe we should … I find it tends to get the party started … Coke, wine .. fun.”Article content
“It made me feel powerless and also ashamed that all I was worth was sexual favours. It led to depression, time off work, lost weight, stress and suicidal,” she told this newspaper in December. Bowie was suspended last year for professional misconduct. Law Society Tribunal chair Murray Chitra ordered Bowie to cease practising law immediately until he answers fully and appropriately to public complaints that he gave poor service and ghosted clients when they demanded a refund.Article content
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