Court

• Quebec man trafficked woman while behind bars in Manitoba through phone calls

  A man was found guilty of human trafficking, benefiting from proceeds of trafficking, pimping, disobeying a court order, and obstruction of justice, a judge says.

  World

  Sep 27
  
• Rising use of AI in Canadian courtrooms creates divide

  Canadian courts are seeing a rise in use of artificial intelligence sparking access to justice and valuable work experience from law students away, experts say.

  Canada

  Sep 20
  
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• Former Saskatoon massage therapist sentenced to 30 months for sexual assaults

  Kenneth Braun, the former Saskatoon massage therapist who was convicted of five counts of sexual assault, was sentenced to 30 months in prison at a Saskatchewan court Friday.

  Crime

  Sep 11
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• Stagnant and underfunded legal aid violates charter, CCLA lawsuit claims

  Both levels of government are accused of violating the Charter of Rights and Freedoms for underfunding legal aid in Manitoba, according to a Court of King’s Bench lawsuit.

  Aug 25
• Killer of Mackaylah Gerard-Roussin sentenced to life in prison

  Josh Benoit was convicted of first-degree murder in May after court determined he had planned out the August 2022 killing of Gerard-Roussin.

  Crime

  Jul 3
• Experts optimistic about change from Manitoba judge of reconciliation

  Experts are hopeful the new Associate Chief Judge of Reconciliation will push for policies addressing many issues Indigenous people face in the legal system.

  Jun 23
• 7 years in prison for man who killed Winnipeg restaurant owner

  A man was sentenced to seven years in custody after being convicted of manslaughter for the death of a Winnipeg restaurant owner more than two years ago.

  Jun 12
• Regina sexual assault trial gets underway

  Claro Belen pleaded not guilty to the charges before him as the trial got underway Monday at the King's Bench. The charges stem from a 2024 investigation.

  Canada

  May 26
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• Manslaughter verdict in killing of Winnipeg restaurant owner

  A guilty verdict was handed down Thursday for a man charged with manslaughter in the death of a Winnipeg restaurant owner two years ago.

  Crime

  Feb 5
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• Former Christian school director in Sask. appeals assault conviction, sentencing

  John Olubobokun, the former director of a Saskatoon Christian School, is appealing some of his convictions and sentencing, arguing corporal punishment was permitted at the time.

  Canada

  Jan 5