Faint-hope Clause
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‘Faint hope clause’ request denied for man who murdered Montreal teenA man who murdered 17-year-old Brigitte Serre during a robbery in 2006 tried to use the grandfathered 'faint hope clause' to get an early release, but a judge denied his request.CrimeDec 15, 2021
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Man who murdered Montreal teen using ‘faint hope clause’ to seek early releaseSebastien Simon was 18 years old when he was convicted of first degree murder. Fifteen years later, he is trying a new avenue in his effort to get early parole.CrimeAug 7, 2021
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Days ahead of Stafford family protest, Tories set to thrust McClintic transfer back into spotlightThe federal Conservatives are set to thrust the transfer of child-killer Terri-Lynne McClintic back into the spotlight days ahead of a planned protest by her victim's family.CanadaOct 29, 2018
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Terri-Lynne McClintic could try for early release in 6 years — but that doesn’t mean she’ll get itTerri-Lynne McClintic was sentenced at a time when Canada's Criminal Code had a section known as the "faint hope clause."CrimeOct 3, 2018
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Convicted Calgary killer Deborah Point seeks early release under faint hope clauseDeborah Point is serving a life sentence for second-degree murder with no chance of parole for 20 years.CrimeJun 21, 2016
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Judge allows convicted wife killer from Calgary to apply for early paroleA Calgary man serving a life sentence for killing his wife wants early release, and Tuesday, he won an important first step in achieving that goal.CrimeJan 5, 2016
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