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WARNING: This story contains disturbing details of sexual assault allegations, and may affect those who have experienced sexual assault or know someone impacted by it. Several Windsor, Ont., police employees — including a staff sergeant and superintendent — witnessed or were told about allegations of internal sexual assault years before the service said …
Read More »Hundreds of stayed sexual assault cases send chilling message to victims, advocates warn
When Danika went to the police in London, Ont., a few years ago, it wasn’t just to hold her step-father accountable for the horrific sexual crimes she says he committed against her as a child. She also wanted to stop this man — now in his late 50s and working …
Read More »Some 100,000 residents trapped in Israel’s north Gaza assault, Palestinians say
Israeli tanks thrust deeper on Monday into two north Gaza towns and a historic refugee camp, trapping around 100,000 civilians, according to the Palestinian emergency service, in what the military said were operations to root out regrouping Hamas militants. The Israeli military said soldiers captured around 100 suspected Hamas militants in a …
Read More »Woman accused of throwing boiling water on 10-year-old boy faces aggravated assault charge
A 46-year-old woman from Longueuil, Que., who allegedly threw boiling water at a 10-year-old boy as he walked by her home is facing a charge of aggravated assault. Stéphanie Borel was arrested following the attack on Oct. 2 that left the boy with serious burns to his head, face, torso and back. She …
Read More »Jacob Hoggard concludes testimony in sexual assault trial
WARNING: This article may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone affected by it. Jacob Hoggard wrapped up his time in the witness box in his sexual assault trial this morning after the Crown cross-examined him on apparent gaps in his memory. Hoggard has pleaded not guilty and …
Read More »Verdict expected in sexual assault trial for ex-military HR head – National
By Sarah Ritchie The Canadian Press Posted September 16, 2024 7:50 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size An Ottawa judge is set to deliver a verdict this morning in the sexual assault trial for former vice-admiral Haydn Edmundson. Edmundson was the head of the …
Read More »Kelowna RCMP report reveals drop in overall crime, assault and thefts with violence rise
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Kelowna RCMP’s latest report says crime in the city is trending downward, despite an increase in assault and theft with violence. “We are seeing a significant amount of that crime occurring in our vulnerable population. Some are either unhoused or housed in …
Read More »Hoggard to seek bail pending attempt to appeal sexual assault conviction at top court
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 10, 2024 6:29 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard is expected to seek bail at a court hearing today, weeks after beginning to serve his sentence for a sexual assault conviction. The Hedley …
Read More »Jacob Hoggard seeking leave to appeal sex assault conviction to Canada’s top court – Toronto
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 6, 2024 10:47 am Updated September 6, 2024 11:03 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard is seeking leave to appeal his sexual assault conviction before Canada’s top court. The Supreme Court of Canada …
Read More »Decision expected in Jacob Hoggard’s appeal of sexual assault conviction
Ontario’s top court is expected to deliver its ruling today in the case of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard, who is challenging his sexual assault conviction. Hoggard was found guilty in June 2022 of sexual assault causing bodily harm against an Ottawa woman, and later sentenced to five years behind bars. …
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