High-profile cases to be resolved in Calgary courts as calendar to remain busy in 2025
Sentencing of negligent parents, cat killer and ex-Calgary councillor among important 2025 court cases
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Money launderer's case should be tossed for delay, says lawyer
Defence counsel Greg Dunn said the unique circumstances of the case, the fact Fouani pleaded guilty but no facts were read in so no finding of guilt was entered, meant the Jordan guidelines should apply.
$55M drug-bust money laundering charge should be stayed because of delay, says lawyer
A Calgary man who pleaded guilty to money laundering in connection with a $55-million drug trafficking investigation will ask a judge to stay his charges because of the delay in the case.
Lawyer for money launderer Talal Fouani will argue his client has been the victim of unreasonable delay
The lawyer for an admitted money launderer who was also the victim of a deadly ambush which killed his wife, will argue next month that his client’s right to speedy justice has been denied.
Two men accused of conspiring to murder Mounties during Coutts border blockade plead guilty to reduced charges
Two of the suspects charged with conspiring to murder Mounties during the Coutts border protest pleaded guilty Tuesday to reduced charges.
2 of 4 men accused of conspiring to murder RCMP during Coutts protest plead guilty to lesser charges
Two of the four men accused of conspiring to murder RCMP officers during the border blockade and protests at Coutts, Alta., will be released from custody today after pleading guilty to lesser charges.
UPDATED: Two Coutts Four members agree to plea deal
In a significant development related to the Coutts border protest incident, two members of the so-called Coutts Four, Chris Lysak and Jerry Morin, have entered guilty pleas to reduced charges, leading to their imminent release from custody.
Greg Dunn comes on board for money laundering suspect Talal Fouani
Calgary businessman Talal Fouani, implicated in money laundering and other charges, has engaged a new lawyer, Greg Dunn, for case review after a distressing incident where his wife, Nakita Baron, was murdered, and he was injured in an ambush at their home on August 18, 2022.
Dangerous driving plea entered in Deerfoot Trail fatal crash
In a tragic incident on December 2, 2022, Tyson Tyler Giroux pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death on Deerfoot Trail in Calgary.
Money laundering suspect whose wife was murdered may have new lawyer
Talal Fouani, a Calgary money laundering suspect who survived a deadly ambush in which his wife, Nakita Baron, was tragically killed, is considering a new defence lawyer for his criminal prosecution.
Coutts 4 denied bail, remain behind bars for 523 days without guilty verdict, lawyer discusses judicial issues
The four men were arrested on February 13 and 14, 2022, during the Coutts border blockade. The Coutts, Alberta and Sweetgrass, Montana crossing was blocked by truckers and farmers in protest of COVID-19 mandates.
Chris Carbert, Chris Lysak, Anthony Olienick and Jerry Morin remain in custody
People gather to show support outside the Lethbridge courthouse on the first day of pre-trail for four men charged with conspiring to murder RCMP officers during the Coutts blockade.
Lawyer asks judge to order Crown to provide disclosure
Lawyers defending four men accused of conspiring to kill RCMP officers during a protest and blockade at the Coutts border last year, want the judge hearing the case to adjourn much of the preliminary proceedings and order the Crown to provide more disclosure.
Crown stays sexual assault charge of a group home worker
A group home worker accused of sexually assaulting a teenager has had the charge dropped. Get the latest updates on this story and find out more about the previous acquittal in a similar case.
Basketball Coach Acquitted of Sexual Abuse Charges, but Judge Expresses Doubts About Innocence
Calgary basketball coach Sean Maheu has been acquitted of four sex-related charges involving allegations he abused a 15-year-old player.
Joe Magliocca's lawyer says RCMP rushed to lay charges before civic election
The former city councillor is facing charges of fraud and breach of trust
Alleged serial sex offender and Calgary teacher seeks bail pending trial
Sorensen, 36, was arrested last Thursday in connection with a string of crimes. The suspect in a series of armed robberies and sexual assaults at Calgary personal care businesses is hoping to be freed pending trial.
