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Iroquois, Ont. man charged in connection with historic sexual assault in Waterloo

Waterloo regional police say they have arrested a 42-year-old man from Iroquois, Ont., in connection with a historic sexual assault in Waterloo. Police say the female victim was a youth at the time of the offences, which occurred in Waterloo and other regions across Ontario. They were unable to provide …

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Swan River man behind bars after stolen truck incident, alleged assault on RCMP officer – Winnipeg

A Swan River, Man., man is in custody after a night that saw him pulled over while accused of driving a truck that had been reported stolen, followed by an alleged assault on an officer. Manitoba RCMP say they were called about the stolen pickup truck around 11:35 p.m. Wednesday, …

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U of A fires director of Sexual Assault Centre for signing letter questioning attacks on Israeli women

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The University of Alberta has fired Samantha Pearson, the director of the Sexual Assault Centre after she signed an open letter penned by ousted Ontario MPP Sarah Jama that calls into question whether Israeli women were subjected to rape and sexual violence …

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Suspect in assault case sought by Toronto police – Toronto

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect allegedly involved in an assault causing bodily harm. The incident happened Sunday, Oct. 29 at 1 a.m. in the area of Bathurst Street and Wellington Street West. Police said the suspect reportedly approached the victim on the …

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Nygard found guilty on 4 out of 5 counts of sexual assault

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The jury in the sexual assault case against fashion mogul Peter Nygard has reached a verdict. Jurors announced Sunday that they found Nygard guilty on four of the five counts of sexual assault and not guilty on the charge of forcible confinement. …

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3 teens charged in hate-motivated assault against LGBTQ2 member in Toronto – Toronto

Toronto police say three teenagers have been charged after an assault involving a member of the LGBTQ2 community on Wednesday afternoon. Police said just before 1 p.m. officers were called to investigate an assault in the Yonge and Wellesley streets area. Investigators said the victim was “concerned with the treatment …

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Judge expected to give final instructions to jury in Peter Nygard’s sex assault trial

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 8, 2023 6:15 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The judge presiding over Peter Nygard’s sexual assault trial is expected to give his final instructions to the jury today before they begin deliberating their verdict in the case. The jury …

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Cross examination of Peter Nygard to continue at his sex assault trial

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 2, 2023 6:06 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard is expected to continue testifying today under cross-examination at his sexual assault trial in Toronto. The 82-year-old founder of a now-defunct women’s clothing company …

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Man facing multiple charges in sex assault investigation involving Oshawa daycare

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 27, 2023 5:11 pm Updated October 27, 2023 5:15 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Police say an 82-year-old man who lived at an Oshawa, Ont., home that functioned as a daycare is facing multiple charges in a sexual assault …

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