Canadian man wrongly jailed for 1981 murder to receive 2.6 million
Retired Supreme Court judge Peter Cory urges $2.6 million compensation for Thomas Sophonow who spent almost four years in prison after being wrongfully convicted in the Barbara Stoppel murder case. Cory cites legal tunnel vision and police and Crown negligence in the miscarriage. It took 15 years beyond his release for officials to admit the mistake.
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Winnipeg
Thomas Sophonew
Supreme Court
Peter Cory
Cory
Sophonow
Barbara Stoppel
Manitoba Court of Appeal
Crown
Mom of dead kids dozes in Calgary court
In Calgary a 23 year old Japanese mother, Rie Fujii, charged with two counts of second degree murder, slept through parts of a preliminary hearing. She is accused of killing her 15 month old son Domenic Brown found in an empty Calgary apartment in June, and her three month old daughter Gemini whose body police believe was wrapped in plastic and dumped in the Bow River.
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Calgary
Rie Fujii
Fujii
Domenic Brown
Gemini
Domenic
Bow River
Joke about humor ends with a wiseangling quip
A quotation notes that humor invites laughter when someone is told they have a good sense of humour. The remark attributes wit to reception and prompts a playful reflection on social feedback and humor.
Solberg pushes Canada US common perimeter in Commons debate
Medicine Hat MP Ranta Calhora Solberg tabled a motion in the House of Commons to start formal talks with the United States on a common border perimeter. He argues it would boost security and keep trade open while harmonizing immigration rules and expanding security information sharing. He plans town halls in Tabor, Medicine Hat, and Brooks and notes a separate meeting with U.S. lawmakers including J. C. Watts to discuss border issues.
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Medicine Ha Hat
Ranta Calhora
Vaulalu
Solberg
House of Commons
Canadian Alliance
Canada
U.S
Mexico
Tabor Rec Centre
Medicine Hat Lodge
Brooks Heritage Inn
J.C. Watts
Ontario court approves house arrest for first time robber
In London Ontario the court recommends 18 months of house arrest for 30 year old Péter Jensen after considering psychiatric issues and lack of prior history. Police indicate a male suspect led the offender from the store to Jensen’s home.
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London
Ont
Péter Jensen
Itario
Cour Aie Webster
Jenens
Stowaways Foil Halifax Port Security Rise in Immigrant Concerns
At least six stowaways slipped into Halifax on container ships, three aboard vessels from Italy Greece and Albania detected after port arrival. Police and immigration officials say shipping lines hold primary responsibility with enhanced checks underway and calls for broader accountability.
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Halifax
Romania
Bev O’regan
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Judy Pal
Italy
Casa Palamos
Roy Jamieson
Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
Man with knives and stun gun slips past O Hare security
Subash Gurung of Chicago passed through O’Hare security with knives a stun gun and tear gas can in his carry on authorities said eight Argenbright security workers at United Airlines terminal were suspended pending inquiry Police noted two knives found on Gurung at metal detector seven more knives a stun gun and tear gas in his bag were not detected until gate area search United officials say the incident triggered a review by city aviation officials.
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O’hare International
Argenbright Security Inc
United Airlines
Subash Gurung
Gurung
United
Thomas Donegan
Monique Bond
Department of Aviation
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