Category Archives: Justice
John Gomery, judge who led inquiry exposing federal sponsorship scandal, dead at 88
MONTREAL — John Gomery, the judge who led a public inquiry that helped sink a federal government, has died at age 88. His daughter confirmed his death to The Canadian Press on Wednesday. "He was a giant, an extraordinary man and a
Family angry at UK govt review of report on unsolved slaying
LONDON (AP) — The family of a private investigator murdered in London more than 30 years ago — an unsolved crime blighted by police corruption — has accused the British government of interfering with publication of a report into the
Family angry at UK govt review of report on unsolved slaying
LONDON (AP) — The family of a private investigator murdered in London more than 30 years ago — an unsolved crime blighted by police corruption — has accused the British government of interfering with publication of a report into the
Navajo Nation tops Cherokee to become largest tribe in US
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation has by far the largest land mass of any Native American tribe in the country. Now, it's boasting the largest enrolled population, too.
NY attorney general says Trump Org probe is now criminal
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York attorney general's office said Tuesday that it is conducting a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump's business empire, expanding what had previously been a civil probe.
Colombia rebel group claims leader ‘Jesus Santrich’ slain
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A rebel leader who abandoned the 2016 peace accord with Colombia’s government and had been at large for three years was killed by Colombian troops in Venezuela, his new armed group said Tuesday.
Quebec can modify part of the Canadian Constitution unilaterally: Trudeau
MONTREAL — Quebec can unilaterally modify part of the Canadian Constitution, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday. The province's proposed language law reform, introduced last week, seeks to change part of the Constitution to affirm that Quebec i...
Dominican official charged with drug trafficking in Florida
MIAMI (AP) — A Dominican congressman has been arrested in South Florida on drug trafficking charges, authorities said. Miguel Andres Gutierrez
St. Louis man who waved rifle at protest running for Senate
Mark McCloskey, a St. Louis personal injury lawyer who gained national attention after he and his wife waved guns at racial injustice protesters who marched near their home last summer, said Tuesday he will run for the U.S. Senate in
Noem’s Mount Rushmore lawsuit sparks legal fight with tribe
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's lawsuit against the federal government over a July Fourth fireworks display she wants to put on at Mount Rushmore has reignited legal tensions between her and the Cheyenne River Sioux
