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Wrapped up today

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Sylvia
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The sex abuse trial of previously convicted former Cornwall teacher the Marcel Lalonde wrapped up today with closing arguments.  A few comments to come tomorrow. My husband and I, Lalonde’s partner and one female Lalonde supporter were the only people in … Continue reading →

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That Crown has become a defence lawyer

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Sylvia
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Okay, a little information regarding testimony yesterday (Thursday 16 November 2017) at the sex abuse trial of previously convicted former Cornwall school Catholic teacher Marcel Lalonde. Background 1.  Marcel Lalonde has been previously charged and convicted, as I understand it, … Continue reading →

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“Crown hasn’t proven pastor’s guilt, lawyer tells N.S. indecency trial” & related articles

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Sylvia
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CTV NewsPublished Wednesday, November 23, 2016 7:31AM AST Last Updated Wednesday, November 23, 2016 10:40AM AST THE CANADIAN PRESS Toronto pastor Brent Hawkes arrives at provincial court in Kentville, N.S. on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese) KENTVILLE, … Continue reading →

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Toronto pastor Brent Hawkes denies sex crimes at Nova Scotia trial” & related articles

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Sylvia
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Complainant says Hawkes performed sex acts on him during a drunken party in the 1970s CBC News Posted: Nov 17, 2016 9:26 AM AT       Last Updated: Nov 17, 2016 7:16 PM AT By Blair Rhodes,  Toronto pastor Brent Hawkes is charged … Continue reading →

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Blogged testimony from Brent Hawkes sex trial

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Sylvia
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The following are the live blogsof the Brent Hawkes trial  posted on CTV New website on Thursday 17 December 2016 by Blair Rhodes.  The trial is being conducted in Kentville, Nova Scotia.   (There is no court Friday.  Hearings resume … Continue reading →

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Lawyer argues elderly priest should not stand trial on sex abuse charges

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Sylvia
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The Windsor StarPublished on: February 4, 2016 | Last Updated: February 4, 2016 8:04 PM EDT Sarah Sacheli, Windsor Star Defence lawyer Patrick Ducharme is pictured in Windsor in this 2013 file photo. Dax Melmer / Windsor Star A retired … Continue reading →

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“Father Paul-André Harvey waives a jury trial” & original French text

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Sylvia
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[This is a google translation – scroll down for original French text] ICI Radio-Canada 13 April 2015 Father Paul-André Harvey of the Diocese of Chicoutimi, charged with sexual assault, chose to be tried by judge alone. The court must now … Continue reading →

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