In his defence statement, Nenshi explains reasons for comparing Wenzel's personae to fictional mobster Vito Corleone, the Godfather. Nenshi described Wenzel as being benevolent but ruthless when faced with opposition. Nenshi's defence lawyers also noted that Wenzel referred Nenshi as being "dark sided" in a video which Wenzel addresses an audience of home builders.Markusoff, Jason. "Mayor Nenshi says he was fair in describing Wenzel as 'Godfather. January 15, 2014. Calgary Herald. Retrieved January 19, 2014
