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Grandmother whose daughter and grandchildren were killed denounces delays in justice systemSynthia Bussières, 38, and her two young children were killed almost exactly a year ago. Now her mother is denouncing lengthy delays in the justice system.CrimeSep 25, 2023
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Supreme Court rules Quebec sex assault defendant must face trial despite delaysFriday's ruling involves the case of a Quebec man who was acquitted on seven sexual assault charges in 2017 but who was ordered to stand trial again.CanadaMay 6, 2022
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Fraud charges against Tony Accurso stayed by Crown after 9 yearsAfter nine years in court, the case against Tony Accurso and four co-defendants for allegedly defrauding the Canada Revenue Agency has been dropped.CanadaJul 9, 2021
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Supreme Court will hear appeal of Quebec money laundering case quashed over delaysThe Supreme Court will hear an appeal in the case of four people whose conviction for money laundering on behalf of the Hells Angels was quashed over unreasonable legal delays.CrimeMay 6, 2021
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Charges stayed in corruption case against ex-Quebec deputy premierNathalie Normandeau had requested the stay of proceedings, citing unreasonable delays.CanadaSep 25, 2020
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Hearings begin for ex-Quebec deputy premier’s request for stay of fraud chargesFormer Quebec deputy premier Nathalie Normandeau and her co-accused are asking a court for a stay of proceedings.CanadaJul 21, 2020
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Delay in Quebec murder case was excessive under timely justice rules: Supreme CourtSivaloganathan Thanabalasingham was deported to his native Sri Lanka following his release.CanadaJul 17, 2020
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Ex-Quebec deputy premier Nathalie Normandeau requests stay of proceedingsThe 51-year-old was arrested almost four years ago in connection with an investigation into the granting of political funding in exchange for public contracts.PoliticsJan 9, 2020
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Supreme Court rules deadlines for adult criminal trials apply to youth casesThe Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that criminal cases involving a young person must be completed within the same time limits as those involving adults.CanadaNov 15, 2019
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Quebec proposes justice reforms to keep vulnerable people out of the courtsJustice Minister Sonia LeBel wants to put an end to what she calls "revolving doors" - people being dragged in and out of the justice system who shouldn't be there, like those who are homeless or struggling with addiction.CrimeJun 13, 2019
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