Teen gets max sentence for role in contract killing
A teenage girl receives a 10-year sentence, the maximum under youth law, for her role in the contract killing of a West Island boy. Get the full details on the Quebec court ruling.
Category : Search result: prison killing
Faqiri family seeks apology, action on inquest recommendations
The family of Soleiman Faqiri calls for a formal apology from Ontario's premier and immediate implementation of prison inquest recommendations. The case highlights systemic failures.
Man guilty in 2022 Edmonton prison killing
A man serving life for murdering a Calgary youth counsellor has been found guilty of killing another inmate at Edmonton Institution in 2022. Get the details on this high-security prison case.
Tekashi 6ix9ine gets 3 months in prison for probation breach
Controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three months in prison for violating his probation terms related to a previous gang case. Get the latest details on the court's decision.
High-risk offender bought alcohol after prison release
A high-risk offender in Kitchener confessed to purchasing alcohol immediately after his release from prison, raising serious public safety concerns. Read the full details of the case.
Canadian drug kingpin gets 16-year sentence in Australia
Tse Chi Lop, a Canadian from Toronto dubbed 'Asia's El Chapo,' receives a 16-year prison sentence in Australia for leading a global drug syndicate. Read the full story.
Mangione Hearing Continues on Anniversary of CEO Killing
Luigi Mangione's evidence hearing proceeds in Manhattan, coinciding with the anniversary of the UnitedHealthcare CEO's death. Get the latest court updates.
Mangione Back in Court Over Evidence in CEO Killing Case
Luigi Mangione appeared in Manhattan court for a dispute over evidence in the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing case. Get the latest details on this high-profile legal battle.
Honduran ex-president pardoned by Trump freed
Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, convicted on drug charges, has been released from a U.S. prison after a pardon by former President Donald Trump. Get the full story on this controversial development.
Man gets 10-year sentence for 2023 Regina homicide
A Regina man has been sentenced to a decade in prison for a 2023 homicide. The victim's father, described as grief-stricken, addressed the court. Read the full details of the sentencing.
Jury selected for Leduc man's 2023 homicide trial
A jury has been chosen for the trial of a Leduc man accused of killing his common-law wife in 2023. The case proceeds as the justice system addresses the tragic incident.
400+ Canadian prison staff disciplined, 12 fired for misconduct
Canada's prison service disciplined over 400 employees, firing 12, for serious misconduct including smuggling contraband. Get the full details on the agency's accountability actions.
Mangione Fights to Exclude Gun, Notes in CEO Murder Case
Defendant Luigi Mangione moves to suppress key evidence as the anniversary of the UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing approaches. The case continues in Manhattan court.
France captures inmate in dramatic bed-sheet prison break
French authorities apprehend one escapee after two prisoners used bed sheets to break out of prison. The dramatic escape highlights ongoing security concerns in correctional facilities.
Six new inquests announced in Manitoba including prison deaths
Manitoba's chief medical examiner has called six new inquests into recent deaths, including fatalities at Stony Mountain Institution and an RCMP shooting. Learn the details.
Vancouver man sentenced for daylight murder
A Vancouver man receives sentence for brutal execution-style killing of stranger in broad daylight. Read the full details of this shocking case.
One-punch killer Troy Clayton now homicide victim in Halifax
Troy Clayton, who served prison time for a 2017 one-punch manslaughter, has been identified as the victim in a recent Halifax homicide. Police seek witnesses from Gottingen Street area.
Two inmates escape French prison using bed sheets
Two prisoners executed an old-fashioned escape from a French jail using bed sheets. The dramatic breakout occurred in November 2025, highlighting security concerns.
Halifax police identify homicide victim in targeted attack
Halifax Regional Police have identified a homicide victim and confirmed the November 2025 incident was not random. Investigation continues as police seek information.
French Prison Escape: Inmates Use Bed Sheets to Flee
Two prisoners escaped from an overcrowded French jail using old-fashioned methods. Discover how they sawed through bars and what this reveals about France's prison crisis. Read more.
Inmate hospitalized following assault at B.C. prison
An inmate at Kent Institution in Agassiz, B.C. was hospitalized after a serious assault at the maximum-security facility. Details emerge about the incident at one of Canada's most secure prisons.
$70K Contraband Seized from N.B. Maximum-Security Prison
Correctional officers confiscated unauthorized items worth $70,000 from Atlantic Institution in Renous, N.B. Read about the major prison seizure operation.
Vancouver murder retrial enters final stages
The retrial of Kane Carter, accused of killing a teenage bystander in Vancouver, enters its concluding phase. Get the latest courtroom developments and case details.
Edmonton man acquitted in drug trade killing, convicted of extortion
Bith Gattang Chuol found not guilty of manslaughter but convicted of extorting Vanessa Silva before her 2021 death. Read the full court decision details.
Brazil's Bolsonaro starts 27-year coup sentence
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro begins 27-year prison sentence for coup attempt. Get the latest details on this historic political development.
'Hillbilly Elegy' Used in Ohio Prison Drug Smuggling
A man sprayed JD Vance's memoir 'Hillbilly Elegy' with narcotics and shipped it to an Ohio prison. Austin Siebert received over a decade in prison for the drug trafficking operation.
Inmate who married Luka Magnotta denied parole
Anthony Theophile Jolin, who married notorious killer Luka Magnotta in prison, has been denied parole for murdering a fellow inmate. Read the full details of the parole board's decision.
Drugs smuggled into Ohio prison via 'Hillbilly Elegy' book
Authorities discovered drugs soaked into pages of JD Vance's 'Hillbilly Elegy' during Ohio prison smuggling operation. Learn how inmates bypassed security measures.
Gunshots near Montreal jail signal 'explosive tension'
Guards union warns of dangerous climate after shots fired near Montreal jail housing high-ranking organized crime members. Read about the security concerns.
Serial killer's prison transfer sparks family outrage
Families express outrage as Ontario serial killer moves to medium-security prison. Experts explain why this isn't 'day camp' and what the transfer means.
Page 1 of 3