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N.S. Crown questions conditional sentence given to Black man for gun offenceA provincial court judge said she made her decision after assessing the impact of the suspect's race and culture, the availability of Afrocentric services in prisons, and support.CanadaMar 30
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Supreme Court of Canada refuses to hear Nicholas Butcher’s appeal of murder convictionNicholas Butcher was convicted of second-degree murder in the 2016 death of Kristin Johnston. He is serving a life sentence but is eligible for parole after serving 15 years.CrimeFeb 4
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New trial ordered for special constables convicted in jail cell death of Corey RogersThree judges unanimously ruled that the trial judge erred in his instruction to a jury, adding that their full written reasons will be provided at a later date.CrimeJan 28
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Bassam Al-Rawi, convicted of sexual assault, released on bail to Germany pending appealJustice Anne Derrick stressed that her decision to grant Bassam Al-Rawi's release as well as the Crown's decision not to object to his release had a 'firm basis' in law.CrimeJan 7
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Court orders new trial for former Halifax police officer accused of assaulting homeless manLaurence Gary Basso was found guilty of assault causing bodily harm in connection with the incident outside Metro Turning Point in February 2018.CrimeDec 7, 2020
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Battle over housing rights for people with intellectual disabilities in N.S. courtSmall options homes are residences where one to four people with disabilities live, with care and necessary supports provided by the province.CanadaNov 18, 2020
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Man who was subject of wife’s appeal in Nova Scotia assisted death case diesHis wife of 48 years, Katherine Sorenson, lost a bid to stop his medically assisted death after it was rejected Friday by the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal.CanadaOct 6, 2020
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Nova Scotia court rejects woman’s appeal in bid to stop husband’s assisted deathA three-member panel says the court has no jurisdiction to determine eligibility for medical assistance in dying, including whether an individual has capacity.CanadaOct 2, 2020
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Court rejects motion by Nova Scotia woman trying to stop spouse’s assisted deathElizabeth Van den Eynden also said she could find no realistic ground for appeal and no material inconsistencies in the assessments provided by medical professionals.CanadaSep 9, 2020
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Appeals judge reserves decision on injunction in Nova Scotia assisted death caseJustice Elizabeth Van den Eynden intends to render her decision as quickly as possible, although she didn't indicate when it would be issued.HealthAug 26, 2020
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