Shaun Rootenberg

• Toronto-area rom-con artist sentenced to 6 years for defrauding woman of life savings

  In jailing Shaun Rootenberg today, the judge said the accused had shown no remorse for his destructive behaviour.

  Crime

  Sep 30, 2020
  
• Feels like romance con-artist ‘raped’ her, stole her future, victim says

  Victoria Smith said Shaun Rootenberg engaged in an elaborate plan of deception while he romanced her and another woman at the same time.

  Crime

  Feb 10, 2020
  
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• Thornhill rom-con artist loses bid to stay conviction over frequent strip-searches

  Shaun Rootenberg, of Thornhill, Ont., had argued for a stay of proceedings over how he was strip-searched in detention.

  Crime

  Jan 9, 2020
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• Former Ontario medical officer loses fight to block release of sensitive report

  Despite the Supreme Court of Canada's refusal to weigh in on the case, the report involving Dr. Kim Barker remained under wraps for the time being

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2019
• No mistrial for Thornhill con man guilty in romantic partner scam but can argue for stay

  A man found guilty of defrauding his romantic partner lost his bid to have the judge declare a mistrial on Friday but will get the chance to reargue his position that charges against him should be stayed.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2019
• Man allegedly defrauded victims through eHarmony relationships: Toronto police

  Toronto police said the man used the alias Shaun Rothberg on the site, where he located and carried out intimate relationships with his victims.

  Crime

  Jun 7, 2017