Renata Ford appears in court on impaired driving charge

Renata Ford, the widow of former Toronto mayor Rob Ford, is appearing in a Toronto court on Wednesday for her sentencing hearing following a guilty plea on an impaired driving charge dating back to 2016.

Ford was arrested and charged two years ago after police were called to a shopping plaza in Etobicoke and found her inside a vehicle with a blood alcohol level over the legal limit.

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Earlier this month, Ford’s widow filed a $16-million lawsuit against Rob’s brothers, Ontario premier-designate Doug Ford and Randy Ford, alleging breach of trust as it relates to the management of her husband’s estate. Those allegations have not been proven in court.

Rob Ford, who had two children, died on March 22, 2016, after a battle with a rare form of cancer.

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Renata Ford was previously convicted of impaired driving on two other occasions.

The crown told the court on Wednesday it is seeking a 45-day jail sentence, while Ford’s lawyer said the defence is asking for a fine and a driving ban.

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