Weinstein Accuser Kaja Sokola Sued by Sister for Defamation
Kaja Sokola, who accused Harvey Weinstein, faces a defamation lawsuit filed by her own sister. Get the latest details on this complex legal and family dispute.
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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.
States Sue Trump Over Consumer Watchdog Defunding
A coalition of 21 Democratic-led states sues the Trump administration for unlawfully defunding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, threatening its consumer protection mandate. Read the legal battle details.
Lawsuits follow break-in, assaults at Kitchener prison
Multiple lawsuits have been filed following a major security breach and assaults at the Grand Valley Institution for Women in Kitchener. Get the latest details on the incident and legal actions.
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.
Foul play suspected in Merritt woman's death: RCMP
RCMP are investigating the suspicious death of a woman in Merritt, B.C., stating foul play is suspected. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
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.
More delays at trial of babysitter charged in toddler's death
The trial of a London babysitter charged in the death of toddler Nathaniel McLellan has been delayed again due to legal arguments. Get the latest details from court.
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.
London police probe death after woman found with traumatic injury
London Police Service has launched a death investigation after a woman was discovered with a traumatic injury in a south end residence. Details remain limited as authorities work to determine the circumstances.
Sask. RCMP probes suspicious death in Wollaston Lake
Saskatchewan RCMP are investigating a suspicious death in the remote community of Wollaston Lake. The investigation began on December 19, 2025. Get the latest details.
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.
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.
Suspicious death under investigation in Saint-Jérôme
Quebec provincial police are investigating a suspicious death in Saint-Jérôme. The incident was reported on December 17, 2025. Get the latest details on this developing story.
Nick Reiner charged with murder in parents' deaths
Prosecutors will charge Nick Reiner, son of director Rob Reiner, with two counts of murder. His sister reportedly found their parents stabbed to death in their home. The shocking case has sent waves of disbelief through Hollywood.
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.
Doctor found dead in Miami Dollar Tree freezer
Miami police are investigating the mysterious death of Dr. Helen Garay, found unclothed in a store freezer. The 32-year-old anesthesiologist was a mother of two from Nicaragua.
Trump sues BBC for $10B over edited documentary
Former U.S. President Donald Trump files a massive $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC for alleged defamation and election interference. Get the latest on this high-stakes media legal battle.
Trump sues BBC for $10B over edited Jan. 6 speech
Former U.S. President Donald Trump files a massive $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC, alleging defamation over a deceptively edited documentary clip of his Jan. 6 speech. Details inside.
Trump sues BBC for defamation over edited Jan. 6 speech
U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a defamation lawsuit against the BBC, alleging the broadcaster misrepresented his January 6 speech. The legal action was filed on December 15, 2025.
Person Found Dead on Sidewalk in Glace Bay
Cape Breton Regional Police are investigating after a person was found deceased on a sidewalk in Glace Bay. Authorities are treating the death as suspicious.
Rob Reiner and Wife Found Dead, Son Arrested
Actor-director Rob Reiner and his wife found deceased in their L.A. home. Son Nick arrested as police investigate. Hollywood and political figures react.
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.
Ex-wife didn't supervise son in cruise death probe: father
In a tragic case, a father alleges his ex-wife failed to supervise their son, who is the focus of an investigation into his stepsister's death on a Carnival cruise ship. Get the latest details.
Sexual assault suit against Conor McGregor dropped
The sexual assault lawsuit filed against MMA star Conor McGregor has been dropped. Get the latest details on the case and its resolution.
Edmonton man charged in northeast homicide
An Edmonton man faces a second-degree murder charge following a suspicious death in the city's northeast. Police continue their investigation into the November 29 incident.
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