Saskatoon man charged with ten counts in school investigation
A 41-year-old Saskatoon man faces five counts of sexual assault and five of assault after a child abuse investigation at a city school.
Courts / justice
Prosecutions, rulings and the administration of justice.
Saskatchewan Joins Push for Judicial Appointment Reform
Who should choose judges? The federal government or the provinces? A new debate is heating up. Saskatchewan is joining other provinces to push for major changes in how Canada selects judges. Premier Scott Moe, along with leaders from Ontari
Miazga / Kvello
How a Crown Prosecutor Escaped Accountability in a High-Profile Malicious Prosecution Case
The Miazga v. Kvello Estate case is a landmark Supreme Court decision in Canada that highlights the complexities of prosecuting malicious prosecution claims against Crown attorneys. Here’s a simplified overview of the case and its implicati
David Woods: Saskatoon Man Denied New Trial After Conviction for Wife’s Murder
David Woods, a Saskatoon man convicted of the first-degree murder of his wife Dorothy, has been denied a new trial by Saskatchewan’s highest court. The ruling, announced on August 30, 2019, confirms Woods’s life sentence with no chance of p
Miazga / Kvello
Matthew Miazga was Awarded for Falsely Accusing Innocent People
An infamous legal battle took place in Saskatchewan during the late 1980s, impacting many lives. It all started with shocking accusations made by three siblings, Michael, Michelle, and Kathleen Ross, alleging sexual abuse within their famil
Miazga / Kvello
Examining Matthew K. Miazga’s Troubling Prosecutorial Practices
Matthew K. Miazga, a crown prosecutor from Saskatchewan, is again under the microscope as questions arise regarding his competence in giving appropriate sentences. Recent revelations cast doubt on Miazga’s suitability to represent the publi