Parole Board of Canada
Former Mountie, sports coach convicted of sex abuse granted day parole
The Parole Board of Canada denied Alan Davidson full parole but ruled the 64-year-old likely won’t present a risk under day release with special conditions. Continue reading
Toronto officer who shot Sammy Yatim in 2013 on empty streetcar granted parole
Const. James Forcillo was granted full parole on Jan. 17 and must have no contact — direct or indirect — with the victim’s family. Continue reading
Triple-murderer Jason Cofell granted full parole, will continue to live in Peterborough
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Cofell was sentenced to life in prison for three counts of first-degree murder in the 1991 deaths of Jasen Pangburn and Pangburn’s grandparents, Alfred and Virginia Critchley. Continue reading
One of three men convicted in McDonald’s murders awarded unescorted absences Â
Freeman MacNeil has been eligible for day parole since May 2014 and for full parole since May 2017. Continue reading
Parole board says convicted sex offender in Kingston no longer safe to live in society
Lucas Petrini, a convicted sex offender, is back in police custody after the parole board alleges he breached his release conditions once again. Continue reading
Lisa Dudley’s family ‘devastated’ after man who orchestrated murder granted day parole
Thomas Holden has been granted day parole less than three years into a 10-year prison sentence, which the family calls a “slap in the face.” Continue reading
Day parole revoked for Calgary man who killed wife, hid body in basement wall
The Parole Board of Canada, at a hearing in Red Deer, Alta., decided to revoke day parole to Allan Shyback. Continue reading
Sexual predator Shrubsall fails in bid to have U.S. jail time reduced
“They were by far the most extreme instances of violence against women I saw in my entire career.” Continue reading
Calgary father shocked after dayhome operator convicted in death of his toddler gets full parole
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
A 60-year-old Calgary dayhome operator has been granted full parole after serving more than a year in prison for the death of an 18-month-old toddler. Continue reading
Maple Batalia’s family outraged to learn killer given escorted leave for grandparent’s death
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“How do you expect to move on when you’re constantly reminded that the person responsible for your family member’s death is allowed these privileges?” asked Roseleen Batalia. Continue reading