Live blog: Decision day for Rob Ford

Decision in Mayor’s appeal of conflict of interest case released Friday

Rob Ford stays on as Toronto’s Mayor after winning his appeal of a conflict of interest conviction.

However, Clayton Ruby, the lawyer for the citizen who brought the action against Mr. Ford, says he will ask the Supreme Court to consider an appeal of the decision.

Scroll down to read our coverage of this story as it happened.

by Jill Mahoney 1/25/2013 5:08:03 PM

Wall of cameras await the mayor. #topoli http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BBeARtpCUAA0x9k.jpg

by Elizabeth Church via twitter 1/25/2013 4:33:03 PM
The throng. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BBeAeDYCIAIKC6z.jpg

by Marcus Gee via twitter 1/25/2013 4:33:53 PM
Updated again, adds lawyer Clayton Ruby saying he'll take the case to the Supreme Court of Canada http://soc.li/kawKF9j #TOpoli #RobFord

by Sunny Dhillon via twitter 1/25/2013 4:35:18 PM
Mayor Rob Ford's news conference should begin any minute. #TOpoli

by Sunny Dhillon via twitter 1/25/2013 4:37:37 PM
Councillor Karen Stintz, whose name has been linked to a possible mayoral run, has released a statement about the court's decision.

"The legal process has run its course in this case. The Mayor and Council can now focus on the business of the City.

Serving the people of Toronto is our collective priority.

This will be my only comment today."

by Jill Mahoney 1/25/2013 4:38:20 PM
Still waiting for Mr. Ford to address reporters. His news conference was supposed to start 10 minutes ago.

by Jill Mahoney 1/25/2013 4:40:19 PM
Interesting that appeal court did NOT buy the error of judgment pitch in Ford's appeal.

by Marcus Gee via twitter 1/25/2013 4:41:07 PM
The appeal court finding was rather technical, focusing on the original penalty rather than the alleged conflict itself.

by Marcus Gee via twitter 1/25/2013 4:43:29 PM
Holyday: The Mayor who might have been. "@goldsbie: @ddale8 Toronto Life has run features on Wong-Tam, Ford, and Byford, so why not."

by Marcus Gee via twitter 1/25/2013 4:45:44 PM
Mayor's press sec says Mayor Rob Ford will arrive "any moment" to make statement. No sign of him yet. #topoli

by Elizabeth Church via twitter 1/25/2013 4:47:18 PM
I can just see him grinning: 'let 'em wait.' "@JProskowGlobal: Still waiting for mayor ford to speak... He's about 15 mins late."

by Marcus Gee via twitter 1/25/2013 4:47:44 PM
Mr. Ford is leaving his office now, will speak with reporters momentarily.

by Jill Mahoney 1/25/2013 4:49:31 PM
Mayor Ford now heading up to the news conference. Should start soon. #TOpoli

by Sunny Dhillon via twitter 1/25/2013 4:49:52 PM
Mayor Rob Ford says "this has been a very, very humbling experience" #TOpoli

by Sunny Dhillon via twitter 1/25/2013 4:52:45 PM
Mayor Ford arrives with brother, Deputy Mayor Holyday. #topoli

by Elizabeth Church via twitter 1/25/2013 4:52:55 PM
Mayor Rob Ford says he's "very thankful" for the decision made today #TOpoli

by Sunny Dhillon via twitter 1/25/2013 4:53:02 PM
Ford: "I'd like to begin by saying this has been a very, very humbling experience. I have enormous respect for the judicial system and I'm very, very thankful for the decision they've made today."

by Jill Mahoney 1/25/2013 4:53:09 PM
Ford thanks his legal team and his loving family.

by Jill Mahoney 1/25/2013 4:53:24 PM
Ford: "This has been a very, very challenging time for all of us."

by Jill Mahoney 1/25/2013 4:53:33 PM
"I am very greatful for the decision," Mayor Ford says. Thanks lawyers, wife and family. #topoli

by Elizabeth Church via twitter 1/25/2013 4:53:44 PM
Ford thanks the "thousands of people" who offered their support and encouragement over the past few months, saying their kind words inspired him to fight on.

by Jill Mahoney 1/25/2013 4:54:00 PM
"This has been a very, very challenging time for all of us." Rob Ford. Thanks "thousands" of people who have shown encouragement. #TOpoli

by Sunny Dhillon via twitter 1/25/2013 4:54:01 PM
Rob Ford: "Enormous privilege" to be mayor. Has done exactly what he said he would over the next two years. Job not done yet. #TOpoli

by Sunny Dhillon via twitter 1/25/2013 4:54:43 PM
"Your kind words have encouraged me to continue fighting on," he says of public support. #topoli

by Elizabeth Church via twitter 1/25/2013 4:54:50 PM
Mayor Ford thanks family, judges and ordinary folks at 'every gas station'. Calls this a humbling experience.

by Marcus Gee via twitter 1/25/2013 4:54:53 PM
Rob Ford says he plans to spend "the next six years" getting the job done #TOpoli

by Sunny Dhillon via twitter 1/25/2013 4:54:56 PM
Ford: "I'm very proud to say over the past two years I've done exactly what I said I was going to do. The job is not finished yet and I plan to spend the next six years on getting the job done."

by Jill Mahoney 1/25/2013 4:55:02 PM
Rob Ford is flanked by his brother, councillor Doug Ford, and deputy mayor Doug Holyday.

by Jill Mahoney 1/25/2013 4:55:51 PM
Mayor Ford says he is ready to continue as mayor for the next SIX years. Talks of years ahead. #topoli

by Elizabeth Church via twitter 1/25/2013 4:55:59 PM
"Together, we will build a Toronto that is hands down the best city in the world to live, work and invest in." Rob Ford #TOpoli

by Sunny Dhillon via twitter 1/25/2013 4:56:12 PM
Ford promises a 'grand transportation strategy' and other big changes.

by Marcus Gee via twitter 1/25/2013 4:56:17 PM
Ford: "It is my plan to continue fighting for the great people of this city for the next six years."

by Jill Mahoney 1/25/2013 4:56:58 PM
Ford is now taking questions from reporters.

by Jill Mahoney 1/25/2013 4:57:39 PM
Ford says he will "stay focused" in dealing with the upcoming campaign finance audit and possible Supreme Court appeal.

by Jill Mahoney 1/25/2013 4:58:02 PM
Mayor Ford looks emotional as he again thanks supporters.

by Marcus Gee via twitter 1/25/2013 4:58:05 PM
Ford: "What I've learned is there's so much support for the people out there," including those who didn't support him last time and say he proved them wrong. "It's very humbling to know how many people out there support me and support their city."

by Jill Mahoney 1/25/2013 4:58:59 PM
Mayor Ford said will "stay focused" keep fighting for taxpayers. "I have a city to run" #topoli

by Elizabeth Church via twitter 1/25/2013 4:59:20 PM
Asked what he has learned, Mayor Ford says he has learned a lot of people support him.

by Marcus Gee via twitter 1/25/2013 4:59:48 PM
Ford on the challenges of the past few months: "It's hard, it's hard on my kids, they go to school and obviously people sometimes make fun - your dad doesn't have a job." It hurts my kids, it hurts my wife when she gets her hair done or goes shopping, he says.

by Jill Mahoney 1/25/2013 5:00:01 PM
Mayor Ford says 90 pc of people support him.

by Marcus Gee via twitter 1/25/2013 5:00:27 PM
Ford: I campaigned on stopping the waste at city hall. "There's still a lot of waste down here that we have to streamline. We're going to carry on."

by Jill Mahoney 1/25/2013 5:00:51 PM
Rob Ford has finished his news conference.

by Jill Mahoney 1/25/2013 5:01:02 PM
Mayor Ford said children hurt by schoolyard jibes. "Your dad doesn't have a job," he says they said. #topoli

by Elizabeth Church via twitter 1/25/2013 5:01:22 PM
Thank you for joining us for our live coverage of this morning's developments.

Keep following The Globe and Mail for more developments at Toronto's City Hall.

by Jill Mahoney 1/25/2013 5:06:53 PM

Live blog: Decision day for Rob Ford

Decision in Mayor’s appeal of conflict of interest case released Friday

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