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In the courts: A year of delays as pandemic slows court proceedings

In the courts: A year of delays as pandemic slows court proceedings

Justice was still served; it’s just taking a lot longer
No jail-free Christmas for Robert Steven Wright as judge reserves decision in bail attempt

No jail-free Christmas for Robert Steven Wright as judge reserves decision in bail attempt

The matter will return Jan. 17 at 10 a.m.
Sudbury ‘incel’ attacker gets two life sentences for brutal attempted murder in store parking lot

Sudbury ‘incel’ attacker gets two life sentences for brutal attempted murder in store parking lot

Alexander Stavropoulos will not be eligible for parole for at least 10 years
Counsel canvassing trial dates in 2023 for accused murderer Kiaro Chilton

Counsel canvassing trial dates in 2023 for accused murderer Kiaro Chilton

Woman is charged with second-degree murder in Melvin Avenue homicide in November 2019
Suspect in Renee Sweeney murder seeking bail for third time

Suspect in Renee Sweeney murder seeking bail for third time

Robert Steven Wright will have a bail review in mid-December
GSPS officer arrested at children’s hockey game given option to make amends

GSPS officer arrested at children’s hockey game given option to make amends

GSPS constable Melisa Rancourt faces charges including resisting arrest, but is being allowed to enter a program that could see her get off with an apology
GSPS errors led to lesser charge, lower sentence in former reporter’s child pornography case

GSPS errors led to lesser charge, lower sentence in former reporter’s child pornography case

In statement to the court, Callam Senyk-O’Flanagan blames curiousity, substance abuse and mental health issues for the 464 files of graphic child sexual abuse material found on his computer
David Murray’s fraud trial to resume in May 2022

David Murray’s fraud trial to resume in May 2022

Trial started March 8 this year, with dozens of witnesses testifying virtually
Court date postponed for GSPS officer charged with resisting arrest, trespassing at Espanola Rec Centre

Court date postponed for GSPS officer charged with resisting arrest, trespassing at Espanola Rec Centre

Melisa Rancourt was due to appear in Espanola provincial court on Nov. 15, but will now appear on Dec. 6. 
One of 4 men arrested in April fatal fire on Bruce Ave. headed to trial Nov. 18

One of 4 men arrested in April fatal fire on Bruce Ave. headed to trial Nov. 18

Liam Stinson charged with being a party to first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder, among other charges