Mastodawn

This is the Court #sentencing report - I'm impressed with how well its laid out, accessible and easy to read even if you are not a #legal professional, and that the #Canada state broadcaster linked directly to it (you rarely see this on BBC or ITV, and although Court reports are published they aren't made as easy to find)

https://www.bccourts.ca/jdb-txt/sc/26/09/2026BCSC0998.htm

2026 BCSC 998 R. v. Freeman

NewsletterTF 1d ago

Judicial Review Looms Over Suspended Rape Sentences

Why is the Crown Prosecution Service reviewing suspended rape sentences? Learn how this legal challenge impacts justice for victims as of May 23, 2026.

#ukjustice, #cps, #legalnews, #courtupdate, #sentencing

https://newsletter.tf/cps-reviews-suspended-rape-sentences-may-2026/

NewsletterTF 1d ago

Legal experts are reviewing if two youth rape sentences were too light. This is a rare step to ensure public trust in the justice system.

#ukjustice, #cps, #legalnews, #courtupdate, #sentencing
https://newsletter.tf/cps-reviews-suspended-rape-sentences-may-2026/

Crown Prosecution Service reviews suspended rape sentences on May 23 2026

Why is the Crown Prosecution Service reviewing suspended rape sentences? Learn how this legal challenge impacts justice for victims as of May 23, 2026.

NewsletterTF

CBC Manitoba 3d ago

Man who sexually assaulted nurse in St. Boniface Hospital parkade gets 1-year sentence
A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 months in jail for sexually assaulting a nurse in the parkade at Winnipeg's St. Boniface hospital.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/st-boniface-parkade-sexual-assault-winnipeg-hospital-sentencing-9.7217613?cmp=rss

CBC British Columbia 3d ago

Chilliwack senior sentenced to life in prison after killing 2 neighbours in 2023
An 86-year-old Chilliwack, B.C., man who pleaded guilty to killing his two neighbours at a trailer park in September 2023 has been sentenced to life in prison.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/robert-freeman-john-kavaloff-valerie-smith-sentencing-9.7217633?cmp=rss

CBC Manitoba 3d ago

Manitoba judge postpones sentencing of man convicted of fatally stabbing Ukrainian newcomer in 2023
The family of a homicide victim and the man accused of killing him — who's already been in custody for 2½ years — will have to wait several more months before the case concludes in the courts due to delays.
#News #Canada #Manitoba
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/sentencing-ethan-gladu-manslaughter-ukrainian-newscomer-9.7216805?cmp=rss

CBC Newfoundland & Labrador 4d ago

Adam Budgell almost killed a woman with a butcher knife. He'll be released soon after sentencing
Adam Budgell is a repeat violent offender who targets his intimate partners. Due to lengthy delays caused by his lawyer, Budgell will be eligible for statutory release soon after he's sentenced — having undergone little rehabilitative programming.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/adam-budgell-penney-aggravated-assault-attempted-murder-9.7215511?cmp=rss

CBC British Columbia 4d ago

Sentencing begins for 3 men convicted of murdering Abbotsford couple
The family members of an Abbotsford couple murdered in 2022 read victim impact statements in court Thursday, as sentencing begins for the three men responsible.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/abbotsford-couple-murdered-sentencing-begins-9.7216141?cmp=rss

CBC British Columbia 4d ago

Former B.C. massage therapist convicted on 12 counts of sexual assault
A former British Columbia massage therapist with ties to White Rock, Surrey and Penticton has been convicted on a dozen counts of sexual assault over incidents dating back to 2001.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/massage-therapist-convicted-sexual-assault-9.7215571?cmp=rss

CBC Top Stories 5d ago

Toronto man given 33-year sentence for sexually exploiting over 140 children in U.S.
A Canadian man has been sentenced in the United States to more than 30 years in prison for what American officials described as a widespread, yearslong sextortion scheme targeting more than 100 children.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ramanan-pathmanathan-toronto-man-sentenced-sexual-exploitation-9.7214147?cmp=rss