Five inmates still missing after Ontario jail release error

Ontario officials say five inmates who were mistakenly released from jails remain at large, following a broader review of improper releases in the province. Premier Doug Ford said in midApril that at least six inmates were still missing after Global News reported Ontario had repeatedly released inmates by mistake over the past five years. Since then, the solicitor general has said one of those people was returned to jail, leaving five still unlawfully at large. Solicitor General Michael Kerzner said police have not issued public alerts about the missing inmates, which he said suggests there is no known threat to public safety. The government has faced questions over why the problem was not addressed sooner, especially after being notified and briefed on the issue months earlier.