Chris Speer

• PCO confirms investigation into Omar Khadr leak

  The Privy Council Office says it has launched an investigation into the recent leak of confidential information linked to a settlement with former Guantanamo Bay inmate Omar Khadr.

  Politics

  Aug 31, 2017
  
• Americans seeking enforcement of U.S. judgement against Omar Khadr in Alberta

  Both actions - the Ontario one was filed June 8 - are on behalf of relatives of U.S. special forces Sgt. Chris Speer, who was killed in Afghanistan in July 2002.

  Politics

  Aug 24, 2017
  
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• Canadians donate to family of slain U.S. soldier in wake of Omar Khadr settlement

  Canadians across the country have been reaching into their wallets to donate money to the family of an American soldier whom Omar Khadr is accused of killing in Afghanistan 15 years ago.

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2017
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• Omar Khadr asset freeze request by U.S. widow, blinded soldier rejected

  A Canadian judge wasted precious few minutes on Thursday in refusing to freeze a reported $10.5-million payout to Omar Khadr so the widow of a slain American soldier he was accused of killing in Afghanistan can have more time to go after the money.

  Canada

  Jul 13, 2017
• Omar Khadr fights back at U.S. widow’s efforts to target his assets

  In urging Ontario Superior Court to dismiss a request for an injunction against Khadr, his lawyer argues Tabitha Speer and another former American soldier have not shown a strong case to back their demand for an urgent freeze on any money paid him by the federal government.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2017
• Canadian government has paid Omar Khadr $10.5M: source

  The federal government has paid former Guantanamo Bay inmate Omar Khadr $10.5 million as part of a deal to settle his long-standing lawsuit over violations of his rights, The Canadian Press has learned.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2017