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Tony Humby trial further delayed as judge permits defence to file new applications
The start of the trial for a man accused of dozens of sexual offences against vulnerable youths is being pushed back further, after the defence got the green light to proceed with a pair of last-minute applications.
Start of Humby trial remains in limbo as defence seeks more information
It's been 16 days since Tony Humby's trial was scheduled to start, and it's still unclear when the first witnesses will be called. The latest delay comes after a trio of applications filed by the Crown and defence.
Bruce Escott sentenced to 13 years for sexual violence against 6 teenage victims
Bruce Escott pleaded guilty to sexual offences against males aged 13 to 18 over a period spanning more than a quarter century.
Start of Tony Humby trial on dozens of sexual offences delayed for 2 weeks
Judge Rolf Pritchard granted a defence application to delay the start of Humby’s trial until March 18.
Andrew Furey steps down as premier of N.L. after 4½ years in office
The 14th premier of Newfoundland and Labrador made a shocking announcement on Tuesday, saying he'll walk away from the role once a new leader is selected.
Tony Humby hit with 8 more charges as new complainant comes forward, trial looms
Tony Humby, a man set to stand trial next week on 72 charges of sexual offences involving youth, is now facing eight new charges.
Serial rapist Sofyan Boalag sues after being stabbed in N.B. prison, left unable to walk
A man who terrorized women in St. John's in 2012 is now suing the federal government, saying he'll never walk again after being stabbed at a prison in Renous, N.B.
Crown wants 'predator' Bruce Escott sentenced to 18 years; defence suggests half that
The prosecution described Escott as “a prolific lifetime offender," while the defence tabled cases from the Mount Cashel era, arguing for less time.
A post-pandemic spike in drug deaths continued in N.L. last year. The biggest culprit? Cocaine
The number of drug toxicity deaths in Newfoundland and Labrador doubled when the COVID-19 pandemic ended. The latest numbers show that trend continued in 2024, eclipsing the numbers from the previous year.
Mediation falls apart in B.C. Christian Brothers case after more than 200 students come forward
A case that began with one man’s allegations against a Catholic school teacher surreptitiously shipped across the country has now grown into a behemoth class-action with more than 200 claimants.