Richard Henry Bain
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Quebec judge blames police security plan in 2012 election-night shootingJustice Philippe Bélanger has awarded a total of nearly $292,000 in damages to four stagehands who were working at a downtown Montreal venue on the night of the shooting.CanadaDec 2, 2022
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Quebec marks 10-year anniversary of 2012 fatal election night shootingIn 2012, a shooter opened fire outside the Montreal venue where Pauline Marois was delivering her victory speech, killing one person and seriously injuring another.PoliticsSep 5, 2022
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Quebec lawyers ask for more time to get details about 2012 threats against PQ leaderLast week, Justice Philippe Bélanger asked government lawyers to provide information about the threats after none of the witnesses was able to give details.CrimeApr 25, 2022
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Quebec’s 2012 election-night shooting ‘unpredictable,’ police witnesses testifyFrédéric Desgagnés, a sergeant with the provincial police unit that oversees security of dignitaries, told the court his team did a good job of protecting Marois.CanadaApr 11, 2022
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Witness tells court police saw ‘low’ threat level for 2012 Quebec election shootingThe plaintiffs allege police didn't do enough to evaluate the risks associated with the event and that there were no police stationed outside the back door of the downtown venue.CanadaApr 8, 2022
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Witness describes Quebec’s 2012 election-night shooting in civil trial testimonyHe told the court he has struggled with alcohol and drug problems since September 2012 and described the shame, anger, stress and nightmares he experienced after the shooting.CrimeApr 5, 2022
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Court begins for witnesses suing police over Quebec’s 2012 election-night shootingThe four workers are suing the City of Montreal and Quebec's attorney general for more than $600,000, alleging they've suffered from post-traumatic stress.CrimeMar 30, 2022
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Supreme Court won’t hear appeal from Quebec election night shooterThe Supreme Court of Canada won't hear Richard Henry Bain's appeal of his sentence for shooting a man on election night in Quebec seven years ago.CanadaOct 31, 2019
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Quebec’s top court rules Richard Henry Bain’s sentence in election shooting to standA five-judge Court of Appeal panel dismissed the appeals of both the Crown and the defence.CanadaMar 20, 2019
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Richard Henry Bain’s sentence appeal to be heard by panel of 5 judgesQuebec's 2012 election-night shooter Richard Henry Bain will have his appeal heard by a special panel of five judges.CanadaMay 9, 2018
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