High Profile Cases
Murder charge dropped after man pleads guilty to interfering with northern Alberta woman’s body
Murder charges against a northern Alberta man have been withdrawn after he admitted to mistreating the body of a woman whose remains were found in a burned-out mobile home.
Conman handed conditional sentence and house arrest for breaching lifetime trading ban
Breaching his lifetime ban on trading has landed a conman who once fled to Mexico to avoid prosecution a conditional sentence and house arrest.
Calgary officer accused of indecent act sees charges dropped on Day 1 of trial
A former Calgary police officer who was accused of masturbating during a massage appointment has seen his criminal charges dropped on what was supposed to be his first day of trial.
Critically ill fraudster spared lengthy prison term, but will still have to serve two-year sentence
Convicted conman Vernon Ray Fauth was handed the minimum sentence available to him Friday of two years in prison, but it still may amount to a life term.
Calgary mom collapses in court moments after her son’s killer sentenced to six years
The mother of fatal Calgary shooting victim Mohamed Shaikh collapsed to a courtroom floor Wednesday moments after her son’s killer was handed a six-year sentence in the double homicide.
Driver denies he was chasing vehicle involved in fatal crash
The driver of a car involved in a single-vehicle fatal crash in northeast Calgary was fleeing a crime scene, not being chased, a witness testified Tuesday.
Driver in deadly crash handed speeding fine after defence questions expert’s report
Satinderpal Sran was spared from criminal responsibility after the defence lawyer raised questions about the accuracy of an expert report
Driver denies he was chasing vehicle involved in fatal crash
The driver of a car involved in a single-vehicle fatal crash in northeast Calgary was fleeing a crime scene, not being chased, a witness testified
Calgary murder charge stayed halfway through preliminary inquiry | Calgary Herald
Former Calgary resident Barry Roach is a free man after the prosecution stayed his second-degree murder charge midway through his preliminary inquiry.
Murder charge dropped against second adult involved in hit and run | Calgary Herald
The prosecution dropped a murder charge against a city man in the hit and run death of a Calgary teen and will pursue less serious charges.
1st degree murder charges stayed in Junior Laidley murder case | Edmonton Journal
The remains of 38-year-old Junior Morris Laidley were found in a burned out white BMW 328i in Lamont County on Jan. 10, 2016. Photo by supplied / RCMP Article content
Murder suspect allowed to return to Nova Scotia as case proceeds | Calgary Herald
Accused killer Barry Roach can return to live in Nova Scotia while his murder charge makes its way through Calgary courts, a judge ruled Friday.
Second-degree murder charge stayed against Nova Scotia man in Calgary homicide – CTV News
The Crown confirms a second-degree murder charge has been stayed in connection with the 2016 death of a Calgary man whose remains were found in a wooded-area outside the city.
Woman charged in connection with murder of Calgary Uber driver granted bail
Woman charged in connection with murder of Calgary Uber driver granted bail
Man pleads guilty to assault for shooting CO2 gun at teen who died during high-speed chase | CBC News
A Calgary man once facing a murder charge in connection with the death of a teen who was involved in a high-speed chase has pleaded guilty to assault and assault with a weapon.
Trial for historical murder suspect to proceed next month despite switch in lawyers
Stephane Parent is charged with second-degree murder in the Valentine’s Day murder of his then-girlfriend Adrienne McColl, in 2002.
Man lured to home, then savagely beaten and robbed over prostitution debt, court told
Man lured to home, then savagely beaten and robbed over prostitution debt, court told
Woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in death of Calgary Uber driver
Woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in death of Calgary Uber driver
Calgary senior gets three-year sentence for role in multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme
Calgary senior gets three-year sentence for role in multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme
Suspect in historical murder case will have to wait to learn if he’ll be free pending trial
Suspect in historical murder case will have to wait to learn if he’ll be free pending trial
Hostage taker sentenced to 4 years in prison for confinement, beating – CBC
A Calgary man who held a victim hostage in a garage for two days after beating him so badly bones were broken in his face, foot and hand has been handed a four-year prison term.
Accused kidnappers should walk free because of ‘mismanaged’ case, say lawyers – CBC
Lawyers for four men accused of kidnapping, robbery and firearms offences are trying to convince a judge to let their clients walk free due to a four-year delay in getting the case to trial.
Triple homicides and 2002 Valentine’s Day killing among top Calgary court cases to watch in 2021 – CBC
Three trials concerning multiple killings — two involving children — and one trial occurring 18 years after a beloved 21-year-old disappeared on Valentine’s Day are among the high-profile …
High-profile murder trials will keep Calgary courts busy in 2021
Trials in multiple high-profile cases are set to take place in the new year including those involving triple-murder suspect Dustin Duthie and accused killer Stephane Parent, charged in the Valentine’s Day 2002 death of his girlfriend
Fatal botched home invasion nets Calgary man a 10-year prison term
As part of a plea deal brokered by his lawyer, Mussa was handed a 10-year prison term
Curtis Healy found guilty of 1st-degree murder in rape and beating death of Dawns Baptiste – CBC
About a dozen of Dawns Baptiste’s family members were in the courtroom when the verdict was read out and many began crying, including her brother. WARNING: Details in this story are graphic.
Calgary mother who broke baby’s bones over 12-month period gets 2 years in prison – CBC
For breaking her baby’s jaw, elbow and rib, a Calgary mother will almost certainly spend less than two years behind bars.
Stabbing victim ran from house party violence before killers caught up, judge told – CBC
In the dead of winter, Darby Shade left his shoes and jacket behind at a house party as he ran away from two men who had broken a bottle over his head, according to the facts filed as part of the …
Being a party to the killing of aspiring MMA fighter lands man equivalent of three-year prison term – calgaryherald
Article content “You heard Mr. Shade was a boxer and an MMA fighter, but the high alcohol level left him unable to defend himself,” Mercier said.
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Con artists who orchestrated Canada’s largest Ponzi scam spend only 2 of 12 years in prison – CBC
After orchestrating the largest Ponzi scheme in Canadian history, Milowe Brost and Gary Sorenson are out of prison after serving just over two years of their 12-year sentences, according to parole …
HIV positive Calgary man who had unprotected sex with women a ‘black hole of human emotion’: Crown – CBC
Described by victims as a “predator” and a “terrorist,” John Joseph McNamara was sentenced to 7½ years in prison on Thursday for refusing to tell six women he is HIV positive.
Calgary man should be found guilty of 2nd-degree murder in death of Dawns Baptiste: defence lawyer – Calgary – Global News
A lawyer for a man on trial for first-degree murder in the death of a Calgary mother of four says Curtis Healy should be found guilty of second-degree murder instead.
Calgary Remand Centre inmates hold hunger strike over food, clothing – CBC
Dozens of inmates at the Calgary Remand Centre have launched a hunger strike, complaining that their food portions are too small and they’re forced to wear the same clothes for a week at a time.
Kenneth Fowler sentenced to 3 years for $12.5M mortgage scheme – CBC
Several victims who lost money in a scheme orchestrated by Ken Fowler showed up at court to see the convicted fraudster sentenced to three years in prison for his role in a $12.5 million scam.
Early release of ponzi scheme artists sparks outrage | Calgary Herald
A judge has sentenced two men to 12 years in prison for one of the largest Ponzi schemes in Canadian history. Gary Sorenson, 71, and Milowe Brost, 61, were found guilty of fraud and theft in …
Calgary man accused of assaulting captive woman gets bail – CBC
A Calgary man charged with keeping a woman captive in a northeast home for three weeks has been granted bail.
Woman who stole hundreds of thousands from employer won’t go to jail – Calgary Sun
Shannon Hymers sat quietly wiping away tears Thursday as a Calgary judge told her she wouldn’t have to go to jail for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars…