Halifax Taxi Sexual Assault

• Former Halifax taxi driver Bassam Al-Rawi loses appeal of sexual assault conviction

  Bassam Al-Rawi, a former Halifax taxi driver convicted of sexual assault, has had his appeal dismissed by the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal.

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  Dec 21, 2021
  
• Halifax taxi driver charged with sexual assault previously appealed licence suspension

  Lesianu Zewdie Hweld, 44, of Halifax, is facing one count of sexual assault in connection with an incident that reportedly occurred this past weekend.

  Crime

  Sep 20, 2019
  
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• Nova Scotia review committee to investigate judge’s ‘drunk can consent’ ruling

  In his decision, Judge Gregory Lenehan ruled that the Crown didn’t prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the complainant didn’t consent to sexual activity with Al-Rawi.

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  Sep 7, 2017
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• Bill calling for sexual assault education for judges to be fast-tracked through House of Commons

  The House of Commons has unanimously agreed to fast-track a bill introduced by interim Tory leader Rona Ambrose that would require would-be judges to take courses in sexual assault law.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2017
• Sex assault survivors deserve ‘respect, compassion’ Trudeau says in wake of Halifax taxi driver’s acquittal

  Opposition Leader Rona Ambrose called the manner in which Judge Gregory Lenehan's dismissed the charges against Bassam Al-Rawi "disturbing," and called for action from the prime minister.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2017
• Crown appeals verdict in Halifax taxi sexual assault case

  The Nova Scotia Crown has announced they will appeal Judge Gregory Lenehan's acquittal of a Halifax taxi driver accused of sexual assault.

  Crime

  Mar 7, 2017
• Any appeal of NS cab driver acquittal to be based on law, not protests: Crown

  Judge Gregory Lenehan found 40-year-old Bassam Al-Rawi not guilty last Wednesday.

  Canada

  Mar 6, 2017
• Groups call for removal of ‘drunks can consent’ judge in Nova Scotia

  Judge Gregory Lenehan said the Crown didn't prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the complainant didn't consent to sexual activity with taxi driver Bassam Al-Rawi.

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  Mar 3, 2017
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• Halifax taxi driver charged after woman says he tried to kiss her, lock her in cab

  The woman reported the driver touched her inappropriately over her clothes after he tried to kiss her.

  Crime

  Aug 26, 2016
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• Halifax taxi driver facing second sexual assault charge

  Police say the driver has been charged with incidents on June 4 and July 9.

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  Aug 17, 2016