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LINDSAY, Ont. — Dean Del Mastro’s lawyer denounced prosecutors during his sentencing hearing Thursday, saying the Crown showed “unmitigated gall” in seeking to jail the former Conservative MP for up to a year.

The oft-delayed hearing began with Justice Lisa Cameron rejecting an application for a mistrial from Leo Adler, Del Mastro’s lawyer.

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Mr. Adler said later he is seeking a small fine or a complete discharge for his client.

The hearing will resume April 28, during the corruption trial of fellow Conservative, Senator Mike Duffy.

Justice Cameron convicted Del Mastro on Oct. 31, 2014, of three Elections Act violations during the 2008 campaign: exceeding spending limits, donation limits and attempting a cover-up by filing a false return.

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Prosecutor Tom Lemon painted a picture of Del Mastro as a remorseless cheat, a criminal in high office who must be jailed to deter wrongdoing by the powerful.