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The Liberal government is looking to set up a new federal law enforcement agency dedicated to financial crimes, a dramatic undertaking to shake up how money laundering and fraud are investigated in Canada. “Canada has just, what feels like all of a sudden, established a new federal police agency,” said …
Read More »Former Philippines president Duterte to stand trial at the Hague for crimes against humanity
Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Judges at the International Criminal Court on Thursday confirmed all three counts of murder as crimes …
Read More »Sudanese militia commander convicted for Darfur war crimes at International Criminal Court
The International Criminal Court on Monday convicted a leader of the feared Janjaweed militia of playing a leading role in a campaign of atrocities committed in the Sudanese region of Darfur more than 20 years ago. It was the first time the court has convicted a suspect of crimes in …
Read More »Terror propagandist ‘Dark Foreigner’ should get 14 years for ‘vile’ crimes, Crown argues
WARNING: This story contains descriptions and images of racist online content targeting Jews. Everyone agrees, even the defence. For inciting hate, fear and division by calling for violence against Jews with his terrorist propaganda videos and images, Patrick Gordon MacDonald is going to prison for a substantial period of time. At …
Read More »Swedish activist Greta Thunberg deported from Israel, denounces Gaza ‘war crimes’
Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg was deported from Israel on Tuesday, the day after the Israeli navy prevented her and a group of fellow pro-Palestinian activists from sailing to Gaza. Israeli forces seized their small aid ship, which was seeking to break a longstanding naval blockade of Gaza, and the 12-strong crew were brought to …
Read More »Robert Miller, billionaire accused of sex crimes, unfit to stand trial, judge rules
Robert Miller, the Montreal billionaire accused of multiple sex crimes, is too sick to stand trial, Quebec Superior Court Justice Lyne Décarie ruled Tuesday. The Crown and Miller’s defence team had both recommended a stay of proceedings due to his deteriorating health. A Parkinson’s disease expert, Dr. Pierre Blanchet, had previously testified …
Read More »Grade 8 teacher accused of sex crimes on students granted bail again
An Ontario school teacher accused of multiple sexual offences involving students has been again released on bail after she was rearrested for allegedly breaching her bail conditions, CBC News has learned. Kelly-Anne Jennings is on unpaid leave from her job as a Grade 8 teacher at St. Anthony Catholic Elementary School …
Read More »Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of war crimes over Gaza displacements
Israeli authorities have caused a forced displacement of Palestinian people in Gaza to an extent that constitutes war crimes and crimes against humanity, Human Rights Watch said in a report on Thursday. The report is the latest in a series from aid groups and international bodies warning about the dire humanitarian situation …
Read More »RCMP chief, CSIS director to testify about claims that India orchestrated crimes in Canada
Some of Canada’s top security and intelligence officials are set to testify this morning about an alleged campaign to intimidate or kill Canadians — a scheme the head of the RCMP says can be traced back to the highest levels of the Indian government. “We do have strong evidence — not …
Read More »Former Manitoba priest arrested, accused of historical sex crimes – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba RCMP have arrested an 81-year-old former priest in connection with historical sexual assault allegations that date back to the early 1970s. Constantin Turcoane, now of Regina, was arrested by RCMP from the Russell detachment June 13 following an investigation that began …
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