Crown seeks five‑year term for Toronto driver who killed pedestrian
Crown prosecutors are seeking a five‑year prison term for a driver convicted of a fatal crash after traveling 156 km/h, over three times the speed limit, in a Toronto neighbourhood.
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Former Delaware County Director Tim Boyce's Trial Begins
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Crown prosecutors withdrew the charge against a Toronto man previously accused of involvement in the 2023 multimillion‑dollar gold robbery at Pearson International Airport.
Air Force Major Charged with 128 Child Abuse Material Counts
A U.S. Air Force major from Fort Washington, Maryland, has been indicted on 128 counts of possessing child sexual abuse material by Prince George’s County prosecutors. The charges were filed on September 17, 2026, and the case will proceed through the local court system.
Crown Drops Charge Against Toronto Man Linked to 2023 Pearson Gold Heist
Crown prosecutors withdrew a criminal charge on September 16, 2026, against a Toronto man previously linked to the 2023 multimillion‑dollar gold theft at Pearson Airport, ending the prosecution’s case against him while the broader investigation continues.
Montreal Man Pleads Guilty to 2024 Toronto Shooting
A 20‑year‑old man from Montreal pleaded guilty to manslaughter on September 16, 2026, for a 2024 shooting death that occurred in Toronto’s west end, concluding the two‑year legal case.
Prince George's County Teacher Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
Maryland State Police arrested a private school teacher in Prince George's County on multiple counts of child pornography distribution and possession on September 15, 2026. The investigation, conducted by specialized units, led to the teacher's detention and upcoming court appearance.
52-Year-Old Man Charged After Hit‑and‑Run Injures Woman
A 52-year-old Toronto man was arrested and charged after a hit‑and‑run in the west end seriously injured a 34-year-old woman on September 11, 2026. Police say the investigation yielded enough evidence to support criminal charges.
Jury Acquits Lil Durk of Federal Murder‑For‑Hire Charges
A federal jury on September 12, 2026, acquitted rapper Lil Durk of all murder‑for‑hire charges related to a 2022 killing near Chicago’s Beverly Center, ending the federal case against him.
Harris County DA Announces Free Clean Slate Day
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Civil Liberties Groups Challenge Ontario Cash Bail Law
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Ontario's government introduced mandatory cash bail for repeat offenders as part of a broader effort to tighten bail conditions and deter repeated criminal activity.
Crown Withdraws Charges in West End Teen Shooting
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Oshawa Man Arrested After Intentional Hit‑and‑Run
Oshawa police arrested a man in early August 2026 after determining he intentionally hit a person with his car and fled, charging him with multiple offenses. Ontario law treats such intentional hit‑and‑run incidents as serious crimes with significant penalties.
Quebec Court Invalidates One-Year Minimum for Child Abuse Material
Quebec’s top court declared the province’s mandatory one‑year prison minimum for distributing child sexual abuse material unconstitutional, removing the fixed sentencing requirement and allowing judges to set sentences based on individual case factors.
Man Convicted of Attempted Murder for 2024 Courthouse Stabbing
A man was convicted on July 6, 2026, of attempted murder and illegal weapon possession for stabbing a court interpreter at Longueuil courthouse in January 2024.
