While there can be a lot of unfairness experienced in life, it can even be worse in death. No one knows that more than families looking for justice in a courtroom.

The man accused of dangerous driving that killed “Sweet Melody” Xu on the sidewalk in a horrific Oakville crash may not have been in court for his first appearance, but many of the eight-year-old girl’s family and friends certainly were.

“They packed the small Milton courtroom,” said family friend Anna Lopez.

Many — including the little girl’s father and both of her grandparents — were carrying pictures of the popular Oakville Hornets hockey player.

They were not exactly thrilled with the process.

“So incredibly quick,” said Lopez. “The defence said they requested disclosure and need time to go through it. So, they asked

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