David Guttman said Thursday his client had written consent from the couple to
film and post the video of their tryst. advertisement
"They are going to have to make a case for unauthorized use or invalid
consent," he said.
The two sheriffs - a man and woman who are involved in a relationship - were
suspended without pay in late December after justice officials learned of the
video showing them in consensual sex acts with Oshean.
Neither were on duty or in uniform - they weren't actually wearing much at all
- and the video was apparently shot during Grey Cup week in November.
Oshean's website reveals an explicit, 45-second clip of the video and
encourages visitors to purchase a membership to see the entire romp.
The Web site, which offers up several videos, promises: "No paid actors and no
script.. ..this is REAL reality porn."
Jeff Schnoor, assistant deputy minister of courts, said last month the
discipline handed out to the two sheriffs was a precautionary move to avoid any
backlash for not taking action.
Just days later both sheriffs were cleared to return to duty. However, the
couple showed up for work on Monday and immediately signed off on stress leave.
Oshean has previously said in an e-mail statement that she was shocked the case
has attracted so much attention.
"I don't understand all the fuss directed toward the couple," she said. "They
were the nicest people you'd ever meet. It's my understanding that like any
Canadian citizen, when they leave work they can participate in any legal
activity they choose."
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