Crown closes case in Calgary torture trial
In final arguments Dustin Paxton is portrayed as controlling and dominant while the alleged victim is described as passive. Prosecutors say there is ample evidence of physical and psychological abuse including beatings and confinement. Defense argues lack of proof of abuse and asserts the victim could have left.
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Dustin Paxton
Joe Mercier
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Sheilah Martin
Dence
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Jim Lutz
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BC woman fights to avoid undignified death in assisted suicide case
Gloria Taylor, 63, living with ALS, testifies in BC Supreme Court seeking legal right to doctor assisted suicide. The case, supported by BC Civil Liberties Association, highlights fears of painful deaths and calls for safeguards while opponents warn of unsafe, unregulated deaths.
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Homicides Linked to Infant Deaths in Red Deer Case
In Red Deer police report two infant deaths investigated as homicides. Autopsies performed after a Novtone day hospitalization show injuries and evidence under review. Four month old baby brought to hospital last Friday with life threatening head injuries. Child transferred to Stolery Children's Hospital in Edmonton where he died about seven hours later.
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Alberta moves ahead with traffic safety bill after BC ruling
Alberta justice minister announces Bill 26 will pass despite BC Supreme Court striking similar provisions. The measure targets drivers with BAC above .08 and those in the .05 to .08 grey zone, proposing swift penalties including license suspensions, vehicle impoundment, fines, and mandatory courses.
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Alberta
Brush Columbia
Verlyn Olson
BC Supreme Court
Olson
B.C
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