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Linda Richardson

Linda Richardson is a freelance journalist who has been covering Sault Ste. Marie's courts and other local news for more than 45 years.

Recent Work by Linda

'I'm petrified he will kill me' - Man jailed for sexually assaulting former partner

'I'm petrified he will kill me' - Man jailed for sexually assaulting former partner

The jail term was imposed last week after he pleaded guilty to the charge, as well as two counts of breaching his probation by contacting the woman
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Man whose home was a 'drug emporium' sentenced to time served

Man whose home was a 'drug emporium' sentenced to time served

Nearly every room in the small two-storey home, except a child's bedroom and a bathroom, contained some evidence of drug trafficking, including weapons and ammunition
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Supreme Court declines hearing soccer player's appeal for assaulting an opponent

Supreme Court declines hearing soccer player's appeal for assaulting an opponent

'The system failed him. You don't need a murder to have a wrongful conviction'
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Steps taken by drug offender convince judge to impose house arrest

Steps taken by drug offender convince judge to impose house arrest

During a search of the vehicle, officers located 27 grams of meth, in a large bag near the right passenger door
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Judge hears how random attack significantly impacted a woman's life

Judge hears how random attack significantly impacted a woman's life

Timmins man with lengthy rap sheet pleads guilty to forcible confinement and seven other charges
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Fresh out of jail, serial shoplifter targets the same stores again

Fresh out of jail, serial shoplifter targets the same stores again

Five days later, he showed up at a Circle K store on Second Line West, where he made off with $136 worth of candy and chips
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Judge tosses evidence in guns and drugs case

Judge tosses evidence in guns and drugs case

Cops breached man's right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure and unlawful arrest
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Sexual assault left teenage victim 'permanently traumatized': 'I will never forgive you'

Sexual assault left teenage victim 'permanently traumatized': 'I will never forgive you'

The Crown and defence lawyer Bruce Willson jointly recommended a conditional sentence of two years less a day to be served in the community, followed by 24 months probation
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‘I have 24 hours of pain’: Drug trafficker with amputated leg says he can't go to prison

‘I have 24 hours of pain’: Drug trafficker with amputated leg says he can't go to prison

'My life has changed quite a bit since I got my leg cut off': Judge must decide how to sentence 68-year-old who was found with large quantities of fentanyl and crystal meth
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Drug dealer busted with 'enormous quantity' of fentanyl faces long prison term

Drug dealer busted with 'enormous quantity' of fentanyl faces long prison term

Prosecutor says Mickey Buonomo should be sentenced to 11 years in a federal penitentiary for trafficking a deadly drug that is the 'scourge of a generation'
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