Category Archives: Justice
London police chief says Prince Andrew case is under review
LONDON (AP) — London's top police official said Thursday that the city's police department is reviewing its files but not opening an investigation of Britain's Prince Andrew, who faces sexual assault allegations in a U.S. lawsuit.
K-pop star sentenced to 3 years in prostitution case
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean military court sentenced disgraced K-pop star Seungri to three years in prison on Thursday for crimes including providing prostitutes to foreign businessmen.
Meng’s presentation to HSBC part of ‘co-ordinated’ plan: AG lawyers
VANCOUVER — A lawyer for Canada's attorney general says international bank HSBC risked economic prejudice, penalties and losses due to alleged misrepresentations by one of Huawei's most senior executives. Robert Frater told a B.C. Supreme Court judge ...
Samsung’s Lee appears at trial ahead of parole release
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A day ahead of his release on parole, Samsung scion Lee Jae-yong appeared in a South Korean court Thursday for another trial over alleged financial crimes — a reminder of his looming legal risks even
Here are the key players in the military’s sexual misconduct scandal
OTTAWA — The Canadian military has been roiled by allegations of misconduct and questions about due process. Here are the key players in the scandal: Gen. Jonathan Vance: Former chief of the defence staff who stepped down on Jan. 14. A
Labrador’s Innu Nation suing federal government and N.L. over Muskrat Falls deal
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Labrador's Innu Nation says it has launched a lawsuit against Ottawa and the Newfoundland and Labrador government over a recent $5.2-billion deal involving the troubled Muskrat Falls hydroelectric project. The Innu Nation said today ...
Court martial for N.B. soldier accused of serving cannabis-laced cupcakes can proceed
OROMOCTO, N.B. — A military judge has rejected an application to dismiss charges against a New Brunswick soldier accused of giving cannabis-laced cupcakes to a group of Canadian Armed Forces members taking part in a 2018 live-fire training exercise. Bo...
Defence minister pushes back on Admiral McDonald’s plans to return as defence chief
OTTAWA — Admiral Art McDonald is planning to return to his position as commander of the Canadian Armed Forces after military police opted not to charge him following an investigation into his conduct, though the Liberal government does not appear
Canada condemns China after court sentences Michael Spavor to 11 years in prison
OTTAWA — Federal leaders were united Wednesday in calling for the release of two Canadians detained by China after one was sentenced to 11 years in prison in a case that has put them — and Canada — at the
Meng’s extradition case enters final leg with AG lawyer labelling her ‘dishonest’
VANCOUVER — The United States has laid out a case against Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou that shows her actions meet the classic definition of "commercial dishonesty," said a lawyer for Canada's attorney general, as her case entered its final stage
