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Witness testimony concludes in Misha Pavelick trial

The high-profile trial of Misha Pavelick reaches a pivotal moment as Crown prosecutors and defense lawyers prepare for closing arguments after witness testimony wraps up in Regina courtroom.

Supreme Court Child Porn Ruling Sparks Outrage

A shocking Supreme Court decision has sparked national outrage after ruling police violated a suspected child pornographer's rights. Legal experts warn this could jeopardize child protection efforts across Canada.

NDP Bill Threatens Jail Time for Canadian Speech

A controversial NDP private member's bill is raising alarms about potential jail time for Canadians expressing certain opinions. Bill C-367 aims to remove religious hate speech exemptions, creating new legal risks for free speech advocates.

Simple Fix Saves Child Porn Minimum Sentences

University of Alberta law professor Steven Penney offers constitutional solution to preserve mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offenses while avoiding controversial use of notwithstanding clause.

Freed after 43 years, man faces deportation battle

A Georgia man who spent 43 years in prison before his murder conviction was overturned now fights deportation after a federal court temporarily blocked ICE from removing him from the country.

B.C. Court Upholds Courthouse Shooter Conviction

A shocking attempted murder case in British Columbia sees justice upheld as the BC Court of Appeal rejects the shooter's conviction challenge. Discover the dramatic courtroom details and legal implications.

Creeper Hunter TV Host Denied Bail in London

A London man known for his online vigilante group 'Creeper Hunters TV' has been denied bail after facing multiple charges related to his controversial predator-catching activities. Learn about the case that's raising questions about online justice.

Sask Family Told to Flip Shirts in Courtroom

A Saskatchewan family reveals shocking courtroom protocols during a murder trial, including being told to flip shirts inside out to avoid influencing the jury in Saskatoon.

Canada's Prison Crisis: Beyond Bail Reform

Canada's correctional system faces a humanitarian crisis with overcrowded prisons, mental health emergencies, and soaring inmate deaths. Experts reveal why focusing solely on bail reform misses the bigger picture.

Court's Child Porn Ruling Sparks National Outrage

A controversial Supreme Court decision declaring mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography unconstitutional has ignited firestorm across Canada, raising serious questions about judicial accountability.

Poilievre to override Supreme Court on child porn ruling

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre pledges to invoke the Constitution's notwithstanding clause to reverse a controversial Supreme Court decision striking down mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offences.

Trump Demands Arrest of Special Counsel Jack Smith

Former President Donald Trump escalates his legal battle, calling for the arrest of special counsel Jack Smith while facing multiple criminal indictments. Get the latest on this dramatic development in American politics.

Fraudster's lies backfire in Ontario court case

A Toronto fraudster's elaborate deception backfires spectacularly as his own false testimony becomes key evidence in his conviction. Discover how Grant Norton's lies trapped him in a legal nightmare.

Federal Minister on Bail Reform & Pipeline Future

Exclusive insights from Canada's federal minister on urgent bail reform legislation and the potential for future pipeline development in Alberta. Key policy updates affecting justice and energy sectors.

Manitoba Teen Gets Life for Triple Homicide

A Winnipeg teenager has been sentenced to life in prison for the horrific beating deaths of three individuals in 2022. The shocking case has left Manitoba's legal system and community grappling with youth violence.

Crown drops informant in Rosenfeldt murder trial

In a dramatic turn, prosecutors have dropped a controversial jailhouse informant from testifying in the Andrew Rosenfeldt murder case, raising questions about witness credibility and trial strategy.

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