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A Calgary trucker has been convicted of child luring in the U.S. and is scheduled to be sentenced in April after pleading guilty to charges stemming from an online sting operation.

The article discusses the controversial sentencing of Everton Downey, a Black man convicted of second-degree murder, arguing that race-based sentencing practices in Canada undermine equality before the law.

The article discusses Judge Faisal Mirza's implementation of race-based considerations in sentencing within the Canadian judicial system.

The article criticizes race-based sentencing practices in Canada, arguing that they undermine the principle of equal justice under the law.

A judge in Ontario considered the impact of racism and societal disadvantage in the sentencing of drug dealer Brandon Caleb, suggesting these factors diminished his moral responsibility for his actions.

A woman charged with assaulting three infants at a Surrey hospital was granted bail but was arrested again shortly thereafter.

Josh Duggar, currently imprisoned for child sexual abuse, commented on his brother Joseph's recent arrest for underage molestation charges in Florida, emphasizing the challenges of wrongful accusations.

Dakota Mortensen is seeking a protective order and sole custody of their son against Taylor Frankie Paul amid claims of emotional volatility.

A U.S. citizen, Sahil Aziz, has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison for attempting to smuggle individuals into Canada.

A U.S. citizen, Sahil Aziz, has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison for attempting to illegally cross into Manitoba, Canada, and is charged with human smuggling.

An Ontario border officer has been arrested for allegedly allowing a transport truck of illegal drugs into Canada during a drug trafficking investigation.

Two men linked to a Calgary murder have been arrested in British Columbia, with police still searching for a third individual.

A Nova Scotia legislator, Rick Burns, has been targeted in a hacking and blackmail scheme where the hacker demanded bitcoin after releasing compromising materials.

Justin Collins, a repeat offender in Kelowna, has been released on bail despite facing new charges and a lengthy criminal history.

Dillon Whitehawk has been sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder related to a 2019 drive-by shooting in Regina, although he was acquitted of another murder count.

Prosecutors decided not to pursue charges against Romana Didulo, citing insufficient evidence following her high-profile arrest in Saskatchewan.

An 11-year-old boy in Colorado has been charged with first-degree murder following the death of his five-year-old brother, with investigations ongoing.

Umar Zameer's lawyer is advocating for a public inquiry into the handling of his client's case and criticizes calls for the judge to apologize.

Joseph Duggar, a former star of the TLC show '19 Kids and Counting', faces charges of molesting a nine-year-old girl in Florida in 2020.

Jennifer Pan has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2010 death of her mother following a Supreme Court decision that ordered a new murder trial.

A permanent resident of Canada was sentenced to 16 years in prison for smuggling $35 million worth of opium into the country.

The Canadian Frontline Nurses are challenging the Chief Justice's participation in a Supreme Court case concerning the Emergencies Act, citing potential bias due to his past comments on the Freedom Convoy protests.

Daniel Tomassetti, a Canadian fugitive wanted for murder, has been apprehended in Mexico after evading authorities for eight years.

A Quebec man has been convicted of murdering his two young children after a jury found him guilty on all charges, including attempted murder of his eldest daughter and strangulation of his wife.

Daniel Tomassetti, a Canadian fugitive wanted for two Mafia-related murders in Ontario, has been apprehended in Mexico after nearly a decade evading authorities.

A suspect tied to a double homicide case in Ontario has been arrested in Mexico, with extradition proceedings initiated by Canadian authorities.

Two men have been charged after police in Gatineau seized a significant amount of drugs and cash during a trafficking investigation.

A Montreal man, Sebastien Rollin, faces charges in the U.S. that could lead to a prison sentence of up to 120 years for his role in an opioid trafficking scheme.

Four individuals were arrested and charged following a traffic stop in Saskatoon that resulted in the seizure of various weapons, drugs, and counterfeit currency.

Czech customs officials seized 115 kilograms of ketamine that was part of an international drug trafficking operation sending illegal substances to Canada.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is proposing to livestream bail hearings in Canada to enhance transparency in the justice system.

Birinder Singh was killed in a drive-by shooting while on a trip with friends, raising questions about the motivations behind the attack.

Manitoba's police watchdog is looking into allegations of assault by a police officer at the Winnipeg police headquarters on New Year's Day.

A Calgary man has been charged following an RCMP investigation that resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of drugs valued at approximately $450,000.

A man convicted of the 1986 rape and murder of a 14-year-old boy has been granted temporary unescorted leaves from prison, prompting public safety warnings and calls for a review of Canada's parole system.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has been subpoenaed to testify regarding the Justice Department's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking activities.

A Quebec tourist in Florida has been arrested for allegedly defrauding a local flower shop out of over $1,000.

An investigation has exonerated three Toronto police officers in the Umar Zameer trial, countering claims of collusion raised by a judge.

A Utah woman has been found guilty of murdering her husband by poisoning him, despite having published a children’s book on grief following his death.

Carie Hallford, a former funeral home owner, is facing significant prison time after defrauding families by providing fake ashes and hiding decomposing bodies.

A social media influencer from Ontario, Nancy Grewal, was fatally stabbed, and it was revealed that her home was previously targeted in an arson incident last year.

A driver was fatally shot following a confrontation between vehicles on Highway 2 near Leduc, Alberta.

Two individuals have been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a Burnaby man, Masood Masjoody, whose remains were discovered in Mission, B.C.

A B.C. man received a reduced parole eligibility for killing his girlfriend, with race playing a role in the court's decision.

A school bus driver was sentenced to 60 days in jail for the careless driving death of a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

A hit-and-run incident in Airdrie involved a six-year-old child who was struck by a vehicle that later fled the scene before being found abandoned by police.

The U.S. Justice Department has charged a man for selling a gun to a shooter at Old Dominion University, who had a prior terrorism-related felony conviction.

A Nova Scotia man has received a six-year prison sentence for manufacturing 3D firearms, following an investigation into his illegal activities.

Canadian courts have ruled that an internet provider must disclose the identities of users who allegedly pirated the film Hellboy: The Crooked Man.

Leahain Malcolm was found guilty of second-degree murder for the 2021 stabbing of his husband after a judge rejected his insanity defense.