Bolsonaro Ally Arrested in Paraguay After Fleeing Brazil
A key ally of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been captured in Paraguay after fleeing a coup conviction. Details on the arrest and its political implications.
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Quebec Appeals to Supreme Court Over Gaspé Riding
The Quebec government will ask the Supreme Court of Canada to overturn a ruling that invalidated a law delaying the elimination of a Gaspé Peninsula riding. Read the latest on this constitutional battle.
Diddy Seeks Immediate Prison Release in Appeals Argument
Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs files an appeal for immediate release from prison. Get the latest details on his legal team's arguments and the case's status.
Russell Brand Charged with Two Additional Sex Offences
British comedian Russell Brand faces two new rape and sexual assault charges, bringing the total to seven offences against six women. His trial is set for June 2025.
Russell Brand Faces New Rape, Assault Charges
UK comedian Russell Brand faces two new criminal charges of rape and assault, as announced by police. Get the latest details on the case.
Man guilty of murder in Leslieville site shooting
A Toronto man has been found guilty of murder for a 2025 shooting outside a Leslieville consumption site that killed a bystander, Karolina Huebner-Makurat. The verdict brings closure to a tragic case of community violence.
Quebec man freed after 33 years as Ottawa reviews case
Daniel Jolivet, convicted of four Brossard murders he denies, is released on bond as the federal justice ministry re-examines his 1992 trial. Read the latest developments.
German man guilty of drugging, raping wife for years
A German court finds Fernando P. guilty of repeatedly drugging and raping his wife, secretly filming the assaults. The verdict highlights severe domestic abuse and covert recording crimes.
12-year sentence for man convicted of killing B.C. mom
A man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the killing of Chelsey Gauthier, a mother from British Columbia. Get the full details on the case and sentencing.
Man freed after 23 years in jail for wrongful murder conviction
Timothy Rees, 62, is free after the Crown withdrew a murder charge. He spent 23 years in prison for a 1989 child killing he did not commit, a case marred by undisclosed evidence.
1989 murder charge withdrawn after conviction set aside
A murder charge against Timothy Rees has been formally withdrawn after a court set aside his conviction for a 1989 killing. The legal reversal marks a significant development in a decades-old case.
Ottawa investigates 1994 murder conviction, Montreal man seeks bail
A Montreal man's 1994 quadruple murder conviction is under federal review. New evidence could be a turning point as he seeks bail. Read the latest on this developing case.
Man convicted in Brossard murders seeks release during review
Daniel Jolivet, who has served 33 years for four murders, will learn Friday if he can be released on bail while the federal government investigates his case for a potential wrongful conviction.
G7 Ministers Condemn Hong Kong Activist Jimmy Lai Conviction
Foreign ministers from the G7 nations, including Canada, have issued a strong condemnation of the conviction of Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai. Read the full statement and international reaction.
B.C. practitioner granted bail while appealing sex assault convictions
A Vancouver-area 'vaginal rejuvenation' practitioner, convicted of sexual assault, has been granted bail pending his appeal. Learn the details of the case and its implications.
Tesla driver convicted of 196 km/h impaired driving awaits bail
An Ontario man convicted of impaired driving after reaching 196 km/h in a Tesla awaits a bail decision pending his appeal. Get the latest details on this high-speed case.
B.C. spa owner released on bail pending appeal
The B.C. Court of Appeal has granted interim release to a medical aesthetics spa owner convicted of seven sexual assaults. He will be under 24-hour house arrest while appealing his 11-year sentence.
Parole board approves escorted absences for child killer
The Parole Board of Canada has granted escorted temporary absences to Elaine Campione, convicted of drowning her two young daughters in Barrie in 2006. Read the latest on this controversial decision.
Brian Walshe Found Guilty of Murdering, Dismembering Wife
Brian Walshe convicted of first-degree murder for killing and dismembering his wife, Ana, in 2023. The case relied on a digital trail of disturbing searches and evidence.
Supreme Court restores woman's attempted murder conviction
The Supreme Court of Canada has reinstated a woman's conviction for the attempted murder of her mother. The ruling, delivered on December 5, 2025, overturns a previous appeal court decision. Read the full details of this significant legal reversal.
Barrie police seek witnesses to summer assault
Barrie police continue to investigate a serious assault from the summer that left a woman with significant injuries. Authorities are urging any witnesses to come forward.
Clown mask, chainsaw attacker convicted in New York
A man has been convicted for a terrifying incident involving a clown mask and a chainsaw in a Cohoes, New York neighbourhood. Read the full details of the disturbing case.
Daily Show Rips Trump's Explanation for Drug Trafficker Pardon
Josh Johnson of The Daily Show dissected Donald Trump's confusing justification for pardoning ex-Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, convicted for smuggling 400 tons of cocaine. Watch the full segment.
Man abandons appeal in 2021 Regina manslaughter
Abdimalik Dahir Mohamed has dropped his revised appeal of a 10-year manslaughter sentence for the 2021 shooting death of Ahi S. Ebrotie in Regina. No reasons were provided for the abandonment.
Trump's Cocaine Trafficker Pardon Sparks GOP Criticism
President Trump's pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, convicted for smuggling 400 tons of cocaine, draws sharp rebuke from Republican senators and raises constitutional questions.
Feds seek to toss lawsuit by wrongly accused Manitoba man
The Attorney General of Canada is asking a court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a Manitoba man wrongly accused of child sex crimes. Get the latest on this legal battle.
Costco sues U.S. to preserve tariff refunds
Retail giant Costco takes legal action against the U.S. government to secure refunds for tariffs if President Trump loses a Supreme Court appeal. Get the full story on this major trade dispute.
Calgarian convicted for joining ISIS in Syria
Jamal Borhot of Calgary found guilty of participating in ISIS terrorist activities. The conviction follows a lengthy RCMP investigation and a 40-day trial. Read the full details of the case.
Investment Advisor Convicted of Fraud in Barrie-Orillia Area
A regulatory panel has found a Barrie-Orillia area investment advisor liable following a fraud conviction. Get the details on the case and its implications for investors.
Ex-Alberta doctor exempt from sex offender registry
A former Calgary anesthesiologist convicted of sexual assault will not be listed on Canada's national sex offender registry. Learn the details of the court's controversial decision.
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