The controversial MK-Ultra brainwashing experiment conducted by the CIA in the 1950s and 1960s has resurfaced in the news as Ottawa and McGill University seek to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a Montreal resident who claims to be a victim of the program.
The lawsuit, filed by Gail Kastner, alleges that she was subjected to various forms of psychological and physical torture as part of the MK-Ultra program, which aimed to develop mind control techniques for use in interrogations and covert operations.
Kastner’s lawyer, Alan Stein, argues that the Canadian government and McGill University were complicit in the program and should be held accountable for the harm caused to his client.
However, both the federal government and McGill University have filed motions to dismiss the lawsuit, arguing that it is baseless and without merit.
In their motion, the government states that the lawsuit is “frivolous, vexatious, and an abuse of process” and that Kastner’s claims are “speculative and unsupported by any evidence.”
Similarly, McGill University argues that the lawsuit is “bound to fail” and that the university had no knowledge or involvement in the MK-Ultra program.
The MK-Ultra program, which was officially declassified in the 1970s, has been the subject of numerous conspiracy theories and has been linked to various unethical experiments, including the use of LSD on unsuspecting individuals.
While the Canadian government has previously apologized and offered compensation to victims of the program, it maintains that it was not aware of the full extent of the experiments and that they were conducted by the CIA without their knowledge or consent.
The dismissal motions will be heard in court on January 7, 2022, and the outcome of the case will have significant implications for the victims of the MK-Ultra program and their families.
As the legal battle continues, it is important to remember the human toll of these experiments and to ensure that justice is served for those who have suffered as a result.
