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Federal government halts sale of decommissioned RCMP cruisers in wake of N.S. shootingThe federal government made the announcement more than nine months after a mock police cruiser was used in the Nova Scotia mass killing that claimed the lives of 22 people.CrimeJan 22
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Feds ‘completely unwilling’ to hold political parties to account on privacy, expert saysThe Justice Department recently issued a discussion paper on revising the Privacy Act, which regulates the federal public sector's collection, use and disclosure of personal data.CanadaDec 12, 2020
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Nova Scotia appoints former watchdog head as new police complaint commissionerPatrick Curran has previously served as the interim head of the Serious Incident Response Team, the independent police watchdog in Nova Scotia.CrimeNov 27, 2020
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Epstein plea deal in 2008 result of ‘poor judgment’: Justice DepartmentUnder the terms of the deal, Epstein pleaded guilty to lesser state charges and served a brief stint in jail where he was granted daily work release.WorldNov 12, 2020
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Portland, Oakland sue U.S. federal government over use of agents at protestsThe cities allege that the government overstepped its constitutional limits in its use of federal law enforcement officers to tamp down on protests.WorldOct 15, 2020
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N.S. premier seeks probe of possible criminality by police in Assoun caseGlen Assoun spent almost 17 years in prison for the 1999 murder of Brenda Way before being declared innocent.CanadaSep 17, 2020
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U.S. attorney investigating Trump allies refuses to leave amid attempted ousterGeoffrey S. Berman said he was refusing to leave his post and his ongoing investigations into Rudy Giuliani and other Trump allies would continue.WorldJun 19, 2020
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Barr says Trump’s tweet on cases ‘make it impossible for me to do my job’Barr himself has been under fire for the Justice Department action, and Thursday’s comment served as a defense of his own integrity.PoliticsFeb 13, 2020
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U.S. Attorney General William Barr to testify over Roger Stone’s lowered sentenceBarr, who will testify before the House Judiciary Committee next month, is expected to be asked about the decision this week to overrule four federal prosecutors and lower the amount of prison time it would seek for Trump's confidant Roger StonePoliticsFeb 12, 2020
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Alberta Justice says courthouse gave ‘inaccurate information’ about tissues, water not being providedAn Alberta Justice official has confirmed Global News reports that court staff told people tissues and water would no longer be provided, but she says they were "mistaken."PoliticsJan 23, 2020
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