Travis Vader Verdict

• Travis Vader case: Judge weighs mistrial after flawed murder verdict

  An Edmonton judge who used an unconstitutional section of the Criminal Code in his murder verdict is considering whether or not to grant a mistrial in the case.

  Canada

  Oct 3, 2016
  
• Only one-third of recently appointed Alberta justices have a criminal law background

  Access to justice in Alberta is under the microscope, with questions of how quickly and fairly it's being served.

  Crime

  Sep 30, 2016
  
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• Travis Vader verdict: what is Section 230 of the Criminal Code?

  When Justice Thomas Denny convicted Travis Vader of second-degree murder, thousands of Canadians watched as he made what legal experts call a major error.

  Canada

  Sep 16, 2016
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• Travis Vader verdict, Robin Camp controversy: why don’t Alberta judges know the law?

  University of Calgary law professor Kathleen Mahoney says the lack of education for judges is a systemic problem in Canada.

  Crime

  Sep 16, 2016
• Travis Vader verdict: lawyer files appeal notice less than 24 hours after convictions

  Brian Beresh says the appeal focuses on what he calls a major error in the ruling and is seeking to have Vader acquitted or a new trial ordered.

  Crime

  Sep 16, 2016
• Travis Vader verdict: The McCann murders and other cases without bodies

  Even though the Lyle and Marie McCann's bodies have never been found, Justice Denny Thomas concluded beyond a reasonable doubt that Travis Vader killed the seniors during a robbery.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2016
• Travis Vader: legal expert says error leaves verdict open to appeal

  Peter Sankoff, at the University of Alberta, points out the judge used an invalid section of the Criminal Code.

  Crime

  Sep 15, 2016
• WATCH: Judge delivers verdict in Travis Vader murder trial

  Watch the full Travis Vader murder verdict read by Judge Denny Thomas Thursday.

  Crime

  Sep 15, 2016
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• Travis Vader trial: A look at the rare times cameras have been allowed in Canadian courtrooms

  A look at some instances where cameras have been allowed in Canadian courtrooms.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2016
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• The case against Alberta murder suspect Travis Vader

  A judge is expected to deliver a verdict Thursday in the first-degree murder trial of Travis Vader, accused of killing elderly couple Lyle and Marie McCann. Here's a look at the case against Vader.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2016