Denis Blanchette

• Quebec’s 2012 election-night shooting ‘unpredictable,’ police witnesses testify

  Frédéric Desgagnés, a sergeant with the provincial police unit that oversees security of dignitaries, told the court his team did a good job of protecting Marois.

  Canada

  Apr 11, 2022
  
• Witness tells court police saw ‘low’ threat level for 2012 Quebec election shooting

  The plaintiffs allege police didn't do enough to evaluate the risks associated with the event and that there were no police stationed outside the back door of the downtown venue.

  Canada

  Apr 8, 2022
  
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• Witness describes Quebec’s 2012 election-night shooting in civil trial testimony

  He told the court he has struggled with alcohol and drug problems since September 2012 and described the shame, anger, stress and nightmares he experienced after the shooting.

  Crime

  Apr 5, 2022
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• Court begins for witnesses suing police over Quebec’s 2012 election-night shooting

  The four workers are suing the City of Montreal and Quebec's attorney general for more than $600,000, alleging they've suffered from post-traumatic stress.

  Crime

  Mar 30, 2022
• Quebec’s top court rules Richard Henry Bain’s sentence in election shooting to stand

  A five-judge Court of Appeal panel dismissed the appeals of both the Crown and the defence.

  Canada

  Mar 20, 2019
• Survivor speaks out five years after deadly Quebec election night shooting

  Quebec election shooting survivor Dave Courage opens up to Global News' Jamie Orchard in a one-on-one interview about the traumatizing and frightful night, five years later.

  Features

  Sep 7, 2017
• Quebec election shooter Richard Henry Bain to serve 20 years before parole eligibility

  Superior Court Justice Guy Cournoyer thanked lawyers in the case and wished Bain good luck.

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2016
• Richard Henry Bain: Sentencing hearing held in Montreal

  The Crown and the defense deliberated how long Bain should be incarcerated before being eligible for parole, with witnesses being called to the stand.

  Crime

  Sep 9, 2016
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• Quebec health minister sorry for comments in reaction to PQ shooter verdict

  Gaétan Barrette said Wednesday citizens can act violently when people stir things up too much in society.

  Canada

  Aug 24, 2016
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• Richard Henry Bain trial: Timeline leading to second-degree murder conviction

  Here is a timeline of events that led up to the verdict in Richard Henry Bain's murder trial.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2016