Published: November 2, 2009 2:08 pm ET

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On April 27, 2009, the executive director of the Ontario Racing Commission issued an order of immediate suspension and a notice of proposed order to suspend the license of Dr. Glenn T, Johnston for 12 years with a $50,000 fine.

On May 12, 2009, counsel of behalf of Dr. Johnston filed a notice of appeal with the ORC.

On October 8, 2009, a panel of the ORC, comprised of chair Rod Seiling, commissioner Brenda Walker and commissioner Bernard Brennan, DVM, was convened to hear the appeal.

Jennifer Friedman appeared as counsel for the administration. Doug Jack represented Dr. Johnston.

Upon reviewing the agreed statement of facts and upon hearing the argument and submissions, the panel denied Dr. Johnston's appeal but varied the director's proposed penalties as follows:

• 10-year suspension
• $40,000 fine

The ruling was dated October 27, 2009.

To view the reasons for decision, click here.

(With files from the ORC)

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