Tag: Ontario courts
Well-respected judge who oversaw high-profile local trials dies at 84
One of the most influential jurists to wear judge’s robes in Southwestern Ontario has died. He was 84.
Irony abounds as Herbert Hildebrandt loses bid to throw out assault conviction
Herbert Hildebrandt’s pitch to throw out his assault conviction based on the argument his case took too long to get to trial landed at a judge’s feet with a thud.
Killer with ‘contempt for law’ to serve 17 years – same span he hid body in freezer
ST. THOMAS – For 17 years, Ashley Pereira’s body was hidden in a chest freezer while his family held out hope he was still alive.
Prison for local golf pro who sexually abused teenager he coached
GODERICH — A former golf pro convicted of sexually assaulting a teen he coached, who tried to delay his sentencing for more time to winterize his family’s golf course, instead was sent to jail for 3 1/2 years Friday.
Anti-restrictions nurse fined $10,000 for church gathering
Devoted anti-restrictions activist Kristen Nagle has found out what happens when you thumb your nose at emergency laws aimed at protecting the public during the height of the pandemic.