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It has been mentioned in media reports that Magnotta's defense attorney, Pierre Panaccio, had previously represented the Hells Angels. Panaccio's legal dealings with the Hells Angels took some extraordinarily fascinating twists and turns, this is showcased in the following article by Mike King:
From The Canadian Lawyer July 2009
Gangsta rap
When Quebec provincial police launched Operation Piranha in February 2004 to investigate a drug-smuggling ring with links to traditional organized crime and the Mafia, they likely werent expecting to put the bite on a Montreal lawyer.
http://www.canadianlawyermag.com/Gangsta-rap.html?print=1&tmpl=component
I share this article because thus far we have limited knowledge of Attorney Panaccio and found this article provided some insights.
From The Canadian Lawyer July 2009
Gangsta rap
When Quebec provincial police launched Operation Piranha in February 2004 to investigate a drug-smuggling ring with links to traditional organized crime and the Mafia, they likely werent expecting to put the bite on a Montreal lawyer.
http://www.canadianlawyermag.com/Gangsta-rap.html?print=1&tmpl=component
I share this article because thus far we have limited knowledge of Attorney Panaccio and found this article provided some insights.