He's made his case, now he has to wait for judgment.
Retired entrepreneur and accused criminal Tony Accurso has explained to Quebec Superior Court why he should not be forced to testify before the Charbonneau Commission on corruption in the construction industry.
Accurso's lawyers argued that because their client is accused of several crimes the testimony he provides to the public inquiry would be used against him in his criminal cases.
They say witnesses at public inquiries do not have the right to remain silent, which violates the right of those accused in criminal cases not to implicate themselves.
Lawyers for the Charbonneau Commission say it's not up to the Superior Court to decide, but rather up to Justice France Charbonneau to make sure that Accurso's rights are respected.
Several other inquiry witnesses have had their testimony be subject to a publication ban so as not to taint potential jury pools or to interfere with criminal cases.
The judge in the case is expected to render a decision in a few weeks.
