Cameron Ortis, ex-RCMP official found guilty of leaking secrets, rejected release on bail

In a surprising move, Cameron Ortis — the former RCMP intelligence official found guilty late last year of leaking secret information to police targets — has declined release on bail, according to his lawyer.

Cameron Ortis, ex-RCMP official found guilty of leaking secrets, rejected release on bail
Cameron Jay Ortis, a former RCMP intelligence director accused of disclosing classified information, returns to the Ottawa Courthouse during a break in proceedings in Ottawa, on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.

In a surprising move, Cameron Ortis — the former RCMP intelligence official found guilty late last year of leaking secret information to police targets — has declined release on bail, according to his lawyer.