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Hungary’s conservative president resigned Saturday amid public outcry over a pardon she granted to a man convicted as an accomplice in a child sexual abuse case, a decision that unleashed an unprecedented political scandal for the long-serving nationalist government. CBC | World News
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Why police aren’t likely to give details any time soon in the world junior hockey sex assault case
Legal and communications experts say it’s understandable that the public has a strong appetite for details about police investigations, like the one involving five hockey players. But they say police in Canada err on the side of caution to protect the integrity of the court process. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Court rules Donald Trump does not have presidential immunity in January 6 case
A federal appeals panel ruled Tuesday that Donald Trump can face trial on charges that he plotted to overturn the results of the 2020 election, rejecting the former president’s claims that he is immune from prosecution. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »London, Ont., police apologize to woman in sex assault case involving 5 ex-world junior hockey players
London, Ont., police Chief Thai Truong apologized Monday that it took six years to lay sexual assault charges against five former members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team, saying he recognizes the “courage” and “strength” it took for the woman to come forward. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Next court date for 5 ex-Canadian world junior hockey players in sex assault case set for April 30
A brief hearing for five former players on Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team was held Monday morning in London, Ont., via video link, with their lawyers appearing on their behalf and April 30 set as their next court appearance in the sexual assault case. Police in the southwestern Ontario city will address a news conference beginning at 2 p.m. ET. ...
Read More »Key legal questions as 5 ex-Canadian world junior hockey players in sex assault case set for 1st court hearing
With five former members of Canada’s 2018 World Junior hockey team set for their first court hearing today, lawyers not involved in the case weigh in on how the proceedings in London, Ont., and the trial to come could play out. Four NHL players, now on leave from their teams, and one former NHLer face sexual assault charges. CBC | ...
Read More »NHLer Michael McLeod faces 2 charges in sexual assault case involving 4 other ex-Canadian world junior players
New Jersey Devils centre Michael McLeod faces two charges in connection with an alleged sexual assault in 2018 in London, Ont., that has also led to one charge each against four other then members of Canada’s World Junior hockey team. The five players are expected in a London court on Monday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Kamila Valieva disqualified from 2022 Olympics in doping case, Russia to lose team gold to U.S.
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva was disqualified from the 2022 Olympics on Monday, almost two years after her doping case caused turmoil at the Beijing Games. Canada placed fourth in the event and could be elevated to bronze. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Madeleine McCann breakthrough as ‘most important witness’ to testify in court case
Prime Madeleine McCann suspect, Christian Brueckner, has lost his bid to have a crucially important witness in his forthcoming trial excluded. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »UN court decision on Israel genocide case expected Friday
The United Nations’ top court will rule on Friday whether it will grant emergency measures against Israel following accusations by South Africa that its military operation in Gaza is a state-led genocide against Palestinians. CBC | World News
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