Ian Hutchison

• Former Halifax cab driver sentenced to 2 years in prison for sexual assault

  The Crown recommended Bassam Al-Rawi serve a sentence of between three and four years, while the defence asked for a two-year non-custodial sentence.

  Crime

  Dec 17, 2020
  
• Judge dismisses motion for mistrial in Halifax cabbie sex assault case

  A Nova Scotia Supreme Court justice has ruled that a Halifax cab driver that he found guilty of sexual assault will not be getting a new trial. 

  Crime

  Dec 16, 2020
  
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• Bassam Al-Rawi, former Halifax cab driver, found guilty of sexual assault

  Justice Gerald Moir delivered his decision in Nova Scotia Supreme Court Friday afternoon, where he said he was convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that the victim did not consent to having sex with Bassam Al-Rawi.

  Crime

  Aug 28, 2020
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• Former Halifax cab driver Bassam Al-Rawi defends himself against sexual assault charge in court

  Former Halifax cab driver Bassam Al-Rawi testified for the first time in court Wednesday to defend himself against accusations that he sexually assaulted a female passenger.

  Crime

  Apr 18, 2019
• Complainant’s former roommate testifies in Al-Rawi sexual assault case

  The Crown called four witnesses to the stand on Tuesday as it concluded its seventh day of evidence against Bassam Al-Rawi, a former Halifax cab driver accused of sexual assault.

  Crime

  Apr 16, 2019
• British sailor’s sexual assault trial hears from police investigators

  The trial of a British sailor accused in a gang rape at a Halifax-area military base is hearing today from officers who investigated the case.

  Canada

  Oct 9, 2018
• Young woman asked about kissing British sailor before alleged sex assault

  The young woman has testified in Nova Scotia Supreme Court that she decided to sleep in the room with four men next to a sailor.

  Crime

  Oct 2, 2018