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πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ National Post
Crime & Justice

Alleged Serbian war criminal fails to stop government legal action against his Canadian citizenship

Allegations against Goran Pavic suggest he fraudulently obtained Canadian citizenship due to false statements regarding his residency application and involvement in crimes against humanity.

Feb 28 β€’ 11:00 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

35 court dates and no trial: Family of B.C. double homicide victims frustrated by delays

The family of B.C. double homicide victims expresses frustration over prolonged court delays, with the accused still free after two and a half years.

Feb 28 β€’ 04:13 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ National Post
Crime & Justice

Luigi Mangione avoids facing death penalty if convicted of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO

Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty if convicted of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, as prosecutors have decided not to appeal a judge's ruling that disallowed capital murder charges.

Feb 28 β€’ 01:49 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Family outraged at manslaughter sentence in girl’s death that prompted Edmonton police letter

Family members expressed outrage in court after a judge sentenced Ashley Rattlesnake to eight years for the manslaughter of eight-year-old Nina Napope.

Feb 27 β€’ 23:57 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

DNA leads to arrest 20 years after newborn found dead on Ontario trail

A 39-year-old woman has been arrested in relation to the 2005 death of a newborn boy found on a trail in Ontario, thanks to advances in DNA technology.

Feb 27 β€’ 16:59 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Ring cam video captures cars near Nancy Guthrie’s home night of abduction

Surveillance footage reveals 12 cars near Nancy Guthrie's home shortly before her suspected abduction.

Feb 27 β€’ 15:50 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Suspended Peel officers now being investigated by provincial watchdog

Three suspended Peel Regional Police officers in Ontario are under investigation by the Law Enforcement Complaints Agency for alleged corruption ties.

Feb 27 β€’ 14:32 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Alberta police recover stolen Jaws of Life used in string of thefts

Three men have been charged in connection with a series of break-ins in Edmonton utilizing stolen rescue tools, including the Jaws of Life.

Feb 27 β€’ 00:10 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

β€˜No one deserves this’: Mom of 3 siblings killed by impaired driver speaks at sentencing

The mother of three siblings killed by an impaired driver made an emotional plea against drunk driving during the sentencing of the responsible teenager.

Feb 27 β€’ 00:00 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Shia LaBeouf ordered to attend rehab following New Orleans fight

A New Orleans judge has mandated actor Shia LaBeouf to complete a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program following his involvement in a battery incident during Mardi Gras.

Feb 26 β€’ 20:46 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

β€˜Trailer Park Boys’ actor Mike Smith to stand trial for sexual assault

Mike Smith, known for his role in 'Trailer Park Boys', has pleaded not guilty to a charge of sexual assault and will be tried in provincial court.

Feb 26 β€’ 20:19 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ National Post
Crime & Justice

B.C. man acquitted of smuggling drugs back into Canada that first left in his rectum

A British Columbia man was acquitted of drug smuggling charges after the judge ruled he was unaware of the drugs in his possession due to fentanyl withdrawal symptoms.

Feb 26 β€’ 20:09 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Australia lags behind NZ and Canada when it comes to one major problem

Australia is facing a significant issue with the rising incarceration rates of Indigenous people, particularly youth, despite governmental commitments to reform.

Feb 26 β€’ 18:50 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Terror Suspect Allegedly Recruited for Murder Cult

A man has been arrested in Sweden for allegedly recruiting members to the Nazi group Maniac Murder Cult, which is designated as a terror organization by Canada and the UK.

Feb 26 β€’ 17:38 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ National Post
Crime & Justice

Toronto man caught in U.S. online child predator sting sentenced to 10 years in prison

A Toronto man was sentenced to 10 years in U.S. federal prison for attempting to meet a minor for sexual purposes, unknowingly engaging with an undercover police officer instead.

Feb 26 β€’ 17:20 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Judge delivering final instructions in Moncton double-murder trial

Jury deliberations are set to begin in the first-degree murder trial of Janson Bryan Baker, accused of killing a couple in New Brunswick in 2019.

Feb 26 β€’ 16:20 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Singer D4vd named as β€˜target’ in grand jury probe into 14-year-old’s death

Singer D4vd is currently the focus of a grand jury investigation in California regarding the death of a missing 14-year-old girl whose body was found in a vehicle registered to him.

Feb 26 β€’ 15:13 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Alberta man with 25 outstanding warrants climbed down balconies to flee officers: police

An Alberta man with 25 outstanding warrants was arrested after trying to evade police by climbing down balconies.

Feb 26 β€’ 13:36 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Sentencing hearing for teen who set girl on fire at Saskatoon high school

A 16-year-old girl is facing sentencing for her role in setting a former friend on fire at a high school in Saskatoon.

Feb 26 β€’ 11:35 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Sixth complainant to continue testifying at Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial

The sixth complainant in Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial is continuing her testimony after a deeply emotional first day on the stand.

Feb 26 β€’ 11:27 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ National Post
Crime & Justice

Indigenous man who cleaned up after murder bragged Gladue β€˜discount’ would half his sentence

An Indigenous man received a 6.5-year sentence for being an accessory to murder, after boasting about a potential sentence reduction due to the Gladue principles.

Feb 26 β€’ 11:00 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Hamilton police officer charged with child exploitation offences

A Hamilton police officer has been charged with multiple child exploitation offences following an investigation by Halton Regional Police.

Feb 25 β€’ 22:26 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Publication ban lifted as sentencing begins in case of Edmonton girl found dead in hockey

The publication ban on the identity of Nina Napope, an Edmonton girl found dead, has been lifted as sentencing begins for Ashley Rattlesnake, who was initially charged with her murder.

Feb 25 β€’ 20:36 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ National Post
National & Local

Justice minister suggests Liberals could limit debate to push through stalled hate speech bill

Canadian Justice Minister Sean Fraser indicated that the Liberal government may limit debate on a stalled hate speech bill to fulfill their campaign promises.

Feb 25 β€’ 20:02 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Canadian border shooting: New Hampshire man charged after shot fired at U.S. agent

A New Hampshire man has been charged with attempted murder of a federal officer following a shooting incident at the Canada-U.S. border.

Feb 25 β€’ 16:02 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ National Post
Crime & Justice

Indigenous killer’s race a mitigating factor as appeal court reduces his jail term

An Indigenous man in Ontario has had his life sentence for murder reduced to 12 years for his role in a home invasion that resulted in the death of a disabled man.

Feb 25 β€’ 12:00 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Sixth complainant expected to take the stand in Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial

The sixth complainant in Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial is set to testify today in Toronto, as Stronach faces multiple charges stemming from incidents dating back several decades.

Feb 25 β€’ 11:20 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ National Post
Crime & Justice

Acclaimed Canadian Oscar-winning filmmaker pays his rape accuser nearly $2-million settlement

Filmmaker Paul Haggis has paid nearly $2 million to his rape accuser, Haleigh Breest, settling her case after a jury initially ordered him to pay $10 million in damages.

Feb 25 β€’ 11:00 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Two men charged after attempted violent kidnapping in downtown Calgary

Two men were arrested and charged following an attempted kidnapping and violent assault in downtown Calgary, which was linked to organized crime.

Feb 25 β€’ 00:05 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Two youths formally charged with sexual assault in Nova Scotia after hockey hazing

Two young hockey players in Nova Scotia have been charged with sexual assault related to a hazing incident involving their teammates.

Feb 24 β€’ 23:13 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
Crime & Justice

OpenAI Employee Knew Something Was Seriously Wrong With Perpetrator Before School Shooting: 'It Was Decided Not to Do Anything'

An OpenAI employee recognized alarming signs in a user prior to a school shooting in Canada but claims management chose not to take action.

Feb 24 β€’ 21:33 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Stepbrother charged with homicide in cruise ship death, Anna Kepner’s family says

The stepbrother of Anna Kepner, an 18-year-old found dead on a cruise ship, has been charged with homicide, complicating family custody issues.

Feb 24 β€’ 19:52 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Quebec father who drowned kids in 2022 wraps testimony at his murder trial

Kamaljit Arora, who admitted to drowning two of his children in 2022, concluded his testimony at his murder trial in Laval, Quebec.

Feb 24 β€’ 18:23 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

β€˜Home Improvement’ star Zachery Ty Bryan jailed after 6th arrest in 5 years

Zachery Ty Bryan, known for his role in 'Home Improvement', has been sentenced to 16 months in jail following multiple arrests for DUI-related incidents.

Feb 24 β€’ 17:43 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ National Post
Crime & Justice

Peel police arrest four in human trafficking investigation involving 11-to-14-year-old girls

Peel police have arrested four individuals in a human trafficking investigation involving minors in the Greater Toronto Area.

Feb 24 β€’ 14:52 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Russell Brand pleads not guilty to new rape, sexual assault charges

British comedian Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to additional charges of rape and sexual assault that are said to have occurred in 2009.

Feb 24 β€’ 14:38 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Defence to continue cross-examining complainant in Stronach’s sexual assault trial

The defence in Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial continues to question the fifth complainant regarding inconsistencies in her statements.

Feb 24 β€’ 11:31 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Nova Scotia man sentenced to prison for sexually abusing teenage babysitter

John Alexander Cripps was sentenced to five years in prison for sexually abusing a 13-year-old babysitter, raising concerns about the justice system's treatment of Indigenous victims in Nova Scotia.

Feb 24 β€’ 10:00 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

β€˜I killed people:’ Ex-girlfriend of accused mass killer tells trial he confessed

The ex-girlfriend of Jamie Felix testified that he confessed to her about the mass shooting in Winnipeg shortly after it occurred, revealing the emotional turmoil he experienced.

Feb 24 β€’ 00:43 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Two teenagers arrested after East Elmwood homicide

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a homicide that occurred in East Elmwood, Winnipeg, involving a 20-year-old victim.

Feb 24 β€’ 00:03 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Man shot dead on Trump’s Florida estate β€˜wouldn’t hurt an ant,’ says cousin

A 21-year-old man was shot dead by Secret Service agents after breaching the boundary of President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, with family describing him as non-political and fearful of guns.

Feb 23 β€’ 21:23 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Inquest called into 2019 death of Kingston man after encounter with police

A coroner's inquest will investigate the 2019 death of Evan Freeman, who died following a confrontation with Kingston Police after he fatally stabbed another man.

Feb 23 β€’ 20:31 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ National Post
Crime & Justice

Son of director Rob Reiner pleads not guilty to parents’ murder

Nick Reiner, the son of director Rob Reiner, pleaded not guilty to the murder of his parents in a Los Angeles court.

Feb 23 β€’ 20:01 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

U.K. police arrest former U.S. ambassador Peter Mandelson in Epstein probe

Peter Mandelson, a former U.K. ambassador to the United States, has been arrested by British police in connection with a misconduct probe linked to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 23 β€’ 18:29 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Nick Reiner pleads not guilty in stabbing deaths of his parents

Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder in the stabbing deaths of his parents in Los Angeles.

Feb 23 β€’ 17:41 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

U.S. judge permanently bars release of report on Trump document case

A U.S. judge has permanently blocked the release of a prosecutorial report detailing allegations against Trump related to the unlawful retention of classified documents.

Feb 23 β€’ 15:45 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Man charged after adult, child assaulted in Winnipeg: police

A man in Winnipeg has been charged after he allegedly assaulted a 66-year-old man on a transit bus and a school-aged child in a retail store.

Feb 23 β€’ 15:24 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Man accused of shooting stranger during argument, Winnipeg police say

A man has been arrested in connection with the shooting of a woman during an argument at a Winnipeg hotel.

Feb 22 β€’ 18:11 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ National Post
Crime & Justice

Judge to decide if trans inmate serving time for sexual assaults against women will be moved to female prison

A Canadian judge is set to make a decision regarding the transfer of transgender inmate Amanda Cooper, who is serving time for violent sexual assaults, from a men's prison to a women's facility.

Feb 22 β€’ 13:00 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ National Post
National & Local

β€˜If they need us to cooperate, we will’ on slaying of Sikh activist, says India’s envoy to Canada

India's High Commissioner to Canada expressed willingness to cooperate with Canadian authorities regarding the murder of a Sikh activist during an interview, emphasizing shared interest in justice.

Feb 22 β€’ 09:00 UTC

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