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Allan Griffin trial – Verdict of guilty offers some closure to years long trial

March 30, 2017 WJN Administrator 0

It was a long, difficult path to justice for two Cochrane families mired in a disturbing sexual assault case that spanned years. But on Wednesday, they finally received the justice they had been waiting for […]

Judge who asked rape victim why she didn’t just keep her knees together quits

March 10, 2017 WJN Administrator 0

A Canadian judge who asked a woman why she couldn’t keep her knees together after she alleged sexual assault in a trial has said that he is resigning from the bench. Justice Robin Camp said […]

Nova Scotia judge under fire for claiming ‘a drunk can consent’ in sex-assault case

March 3, 2017 WJN Administrator 0

A Nova Scotia judge is facing a firestorm of criticism after declaring “clearly, a drunk can consent” as he acquitted a Halifax taxi driver of sexually assaulting a female passenger who was so intoxicated that […]

Cosby, a year later: Will he seek deal or prepare for trial?

December 30, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Bill Cosby is starting 2017 in a legal dragnet that has only tightened around him since his stunning arrest a year ago. Cosby was charged with aggravated sexual assault on Dec. […]

Alberta judge criticized for acquitting suspect in sexual assault case takes early retirement

December 21, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

RED DEER, ALTA.—A judge who came under fire from Alberta’s appeal court for ruling a rape complainant in a sexual assault case consented after tiring from fighting off her attacker has decided to take early […]

Judge To Hear Closing Arguments In ‘Knees Together’ Sexual Assault Retrial

November 21, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

By: Bill Graveland Closing arguments are expected today in a sexual assault retrial that was ordered after controversial comments by a judge during the initial trial. Alexander Wagar, 29, was acquitted in 2014 by Judge […]

Retrial Begins in Sex Assault Case that Led to Review of Canadian Judge’s Conduct

November 7, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

The sexual assault case that caused a judicial hearing over the controversial comments of Justice Robin Camp is back in court today for retrial. Justice Camp acquitted the defendant of sexual assault in 2014 after concluding the man’s version […]

Human Rights

US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump

July 1, 2026 0

The US Supreme Court has ruled that babies born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship, rejecting Donald Trump’s bid to end the 150-year-old policy. In a 6-3 decision, Chief Justice John Roberts ruled that […]

Human Rights

Four men held over child marriage in Sierra Leone appear in landmark court case

June 28, 2026 0

For the first time since child marriage was banned in Sierra Leone two years ago, people accused of committing the crime have been brought to trial. Four men appeared at a High Court on Friday […]

Human Rights

Jail time and unlimited fines planned under conversion practices ban

June 25, 2026 0

Those who carry out conversion practices – commonly known as “conversion therapy” – could be jailed for up to five years under landmark new plans. The draft Conversion Practices Bill, which criminalises “abusive acts” aiming […]