https://www.680news.com/2020/02/06/...eize-hidden-bedside-camera-from-airbnb-condo/
An AirBNB was rented downtown for TIFF in 2018. The owner had a hidden camera in the bedroom that was discovered by his guest. AirBNB advised the guest to call the police. The guest let the police into the AirBNB to remove the camera, where it was taken to the station and placed into an evidence locker. The camera contained footage of AirBNB guests in various states of undress, and at least one guest was masturbating. The police charged the condo owner with voyeurism
The Court says that since the police failed to obtain a warrant prior to entering the condo, it was an unlawful search and seizure; in the opinion of the Judge, the Charter violation is egregious enough that allowing the camera as evidence in trial would bring the justice system into disrepute; therefore, the evidence is excluded and the case will most likely be dismissed.
An AirBNB was rented downtown for TIFF in 2018. The owner had a hidden camera in the bedroom that was discovered by his guest. AirBNB advised the guest to call the police. The guest let the police into the AirBNB to remove the camera, where it was taken to the station and placed into an evidence locker. The camera contained footage of AirBNB guests in various states of undress, and at least one guest was masturbating. The police charged the condo owner with voyeurism
The Court says that since the police failed to obtain a warrant prior to entering the condo, it was an unlawful search and seizure; in the opinion of the Judge, the Charter violation is egregious enough that allowing the camera as evidence in trial would bring the justice system into disrepute; therefore, the evidence is excluded and the case will most likely be dismissed.