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Barrie bomber pleads guilty, sentenced to 3 years in prison

Barrie bomber pleads guilty, sentenced to 3 years in prison

'You’re doing life by the instalment plan,' says judge while handing down sentence; William Downey has extensive criminal record dating back almost two decades
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Woman gets house arrest for defrauding Barrie daycare of $80K

Woman gets house arrest for defrauding Barrie daycare of $80K

Chelsea Dallaway handed 18-month conditional sentence for stealing from south-end employer; money used to buy gift cards, fast food and fund cocaine addiction
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COLUMN: Justice system 'out of touch' with average citizens

COLUMN: Justice system 'out of touch' with average citizens

'Nothing will bring Ron Peterson-Brennan or Wendy Lahay back, but our justice system needs to do a better job at punishing those responsible for their violent ends,' says court reporter
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Alleged victim recalled to testify in Wasaga Beach sexual assault case

Alleged victim recalled to testify in Wasaga Beach sexual assault case

Final submissions slated for March 4 in Newmarket as almost six-year-long case meanders through courts
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Man who killed his mother in cannabis-induced frenzy walks free today

Man who killed his mother in cannabis-induced frenzy walks free today

Michael Lahay being released from prison after serving almost four years of seven-year manslaughter sentence in relation to 2021 stabbing in Ramara
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Alleged ticket fraudster back in jail, facing new charges

Alleged ticket fraudster back in jail, facing new charges

Todd Guthrie's most recent charges both for fraud under $5,000 and date back to 2023
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Alleged ticket scammer expected to plead guilty next month

Alleged ticket scammer expected to plead guilty next month

Court hears total value of alleged scams was $70,000; Todd Guthrie's next court appearance is Feb. 11 in Collingwood
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Accused defiant as Crown goes on offensive in Wasaga rape trial

Accused defiant as Crown goes on offensive in Wasaga rape trial

'Once again, you’re not telling the truth to this court,' Orangeville man testifies; alleged victim will return to court via video link Jan. 24
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Accused says alleged rape at Wasaga house party was consensual sex

Accused says alleged rape at Wasaga house party was consensual sex

Accused tells court he'd met alleged victim several times before and they'd 'bonded' while discussing addiction issues suffered by loved ones; cross-examination continues today
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Teen handed max-plus sentence after videotaping Christmas Day assault, torture

Teen handed max-plus sentence after videotaping Christmas Day assault, torture

'He seemed empowered by (inflicting pain). There was a complete lack of empathy,' says judge; disturbing note also found in youth's jail cell about witness in unrelated murder trial
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