Deported dangerous offender argues charge that would keep him in U.S. jail too old
William Shrubsall was convicted in Canada in 2001 as a dangerous offender after going on a spree of sexual violence against women in Halifax. Continue reading
Parole Board of Canada
Parole board recommends new charge against Kingston-based sex offender
The Parole Board of Canada has recommended that Lucas Petrini be charges for allegedly breaching the conditions of his release. Continue reading
George Doodnaught, Toronto doctor convicted of sexually assaulting patients, denied parole
The 70-year-old father of five who was convicted in November 2013 and sent to jail in February 2014 after his appeal was dismissed has served half of his 10-year sentence. Continue reading
Convicted navy spy Jeffrey Delisle granted full parole
Sentenced in 2013 to 20 years in prison, Delisle was granted day parole in August, with about one third of his sentence completed. Continue reading
Parole Board of Canada calls Calgary repeat sex offender ‘problematic’ as release date nears
By Nancy Hixt Crime Reporter
In a recent written review of John Dionne, the board said “Dionne’s risk of violence and sexual violence remains in the high range.” Continue reading
Calgary rapist who photographed, posted attack online granted day parole
By Nancy Hixt Crime Reporter
Drayton Preston pleaded guilty to sexual assault for the July 30, 2016 attack. Continue reading
Family of Vernon beating victim speaks out after warrant issued for assailant
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
“It has been very hard for us to understand why he was on day parole if he was considered to be so dangerous.” Continue reading
Calgary father petitions against parole of woman responsible for his daughter’s death
By Nancy Hixt Crime Reporter
Ryan McGrath said he was shocked when Global News told him Elmarie Simons had been granted day parole. Continue reading
William Shrubsall: murderer, sex predator at the centre of an ‘absurd’ parole decision
William Shrubsall’s victims and pursuers have been left frightened and angered by a recent Parole Board of Canada decision to allow his release and deportation to Niagara County. Continue reading
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale discusses national security priorities
Canada’s Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale said about 40,000 people worldwide have been lured into the terrorist cause by Daesh (ISIS) since its beginning. Continue reading