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Peter Robinson

Peter Robinson

Barrie's Peter Robinson joined the BarrieToday news team as a court reporter in November 2024. Peter also keeps a close eye on local sports and is the author of Hope and Heartbreak in Toronto, his take on living with the disease of being a Leafs fan. He got his start as a sports reporter covering the Barrie Colts in the late 1990s and still thinks it was his most stressful job to date. He's since held various roles for SCOREGolf, NHL Yearbook, Toronto Star Golf Guide, and Prospects Hockey

Recent Work by Peter

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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'That did not happen': Snowbird pilot takes stand in sex-assault trial, denies allegations

'That did not happen': Snowbird pilot takes stand in sex-assault trial, denies allegations

On the stand Monday, Maj. Steve Hurlbut denied he propositioned or assaulted alleged victim at Fairview Road hotel during week of 2023 Barrie Airshow
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COLUMN: Hockey Canada’s 'questionable' roster decisions on full display

COLUMN: Hockey Canada’s 'questionable' roster decisions on full display

Team Canada at world juniors 'generally lacked cohesion, struggled to score even against some of the tournament’s weaker teams and, most critically, showed a lack of discipline'
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