Defence lawyers tasked with reviewing past cases involving a Winnipeg constable involved in corruption can access financial support through an arm's length legal organization of the provincial government.

A provincial spokesperson confirmed Monday that the Manitoba Prosecution Service sent out 2,300 letters to lawyers "in an abundance of caution" regarding cases involving Const. Elson Bostock and his three co-accused , though it isn't clear how many may need reviewing.

Attorneys who represented clients in those cases, and who received a letter from the Manitoba Prosecution Service asking them to review them, can apply for compensation from Legal Aid, the spokesperson said.

"We don't anticipate a huge number of cases coming forward, but of course we want to be thorough," Manitoba Just

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