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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Hospital Manager Sues Over Firing After Witnessing Stabbing
A Winnipeg health-care manager diagnosed with PTSD after witnessing a workplace stabbing is suing Seven Oaks General Hospital and the WRHA for wrongful dismissal. Read the full story.
Holiday Terminations: A Legal and Financial Risk
Canadian employment lawyer Howard Levitt explains why dismissing staff before or during the holidays is not only inhumane but also exposes employers to significant legal liability and bad faith damages.
Man jailed after trying to save toddler, case thrown out
Mahendra 'Mick' Patel spent weeks in jail after reaching to grab a toddler he thought was falling. The case was dismissed, but the ordeal left a stain on his reputation. Read the full story.
Ex-AHS board member claims paid smear campaign
A former Alberta Health Services board member alleges a political fixer and publisher were paid to discredit him before testifying in a wrongful dismissal lawsuit. Lawyers secured a rare court order to investigate.
Judge upholds $33K wrongful eviction award for tenants
A B.C. judge has upheld a $33,000 wrongful eviction award for Vancouver tenants. The ruling reinforces tenant protections under provincial law. Learn the details of this significant case.
Angels Settle with Tyler Skaggs' Family After Trial
The Los Angeles Angels settled a wrongful death lawsuit with Tyler Skaggs' family as jurors deliberated. The trial revealed details of drug use within the organization. Read the full story.
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.
Ex-casino security manager files wrongful dismissal lawsuit
A former security manager is suing a Winnipeg casino, alleging wrongful dismissal. The case highlights employment disputes in Manitoba's gaming sector. Learn the details of the legal claim.
Vancouver tenant's $82K eviction award restored on appeal
A Vancouver tenant has successfully had an $82,000 wrongful eviction award reinstated following a legal appeal. The case highlights tenant rights in BC's competitive rental market.
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.
San Diego Considers $30M Settlement in Police Shooting
San Diego officials are considering a $30 million settlement for the family of Konoa Wilson, a Black teen fatally shot by police in January 2025. The case has sparked significant debate over police use of force.
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.
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.
UPS safety questioned after fatal 2025 plane crash
A lawyer alleges UPS put profits before safety, leading to a crash that killed 14 in Louisville. Get the latest on the investigation and allegations.
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.
Legal Expert's Guide to Termination Do's and Don'ts
Employment lawyer Howard Levitt outlines critical mistakes to avoid during employee terminations in Canada. Learn the legal essentials for employers and employees.
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