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CBC
12 hours ago
- Politics
- CBC
Hamilton judge reprimanded, ordered to apologize to Peter Khill after giving wrong manslaughter sentence
Social Sharing Ontario Superior Court Justice Andrew Goodman has been publicly reprimanded and ordered to apologize to a man found guilty of manslaughter after he imposed a prison sentence two years longer than intended at the end of the high-profile case. Goodman waited over a year before admitting he'd meant to sentence Peter Khill to six years in prison for manslaughter, not eight. Khill had been found guilty in the 2016 shooting death of Jonathan Styres, a 29-year-old Cayuga father of two from Six Nations of the Grand River. The Canadian Judicial Council's three-person review panel condemned Goodman's "inaction," calling it "a serious ethical lapse and a failure" in a decision released Wednesday. While Goodman apologized through the review process, the panel remained concerned he "still fails to fully appreciate how the delay in correcting his error affects public confidence in the judiciary." Goodman will keep his position in Superior Court, the review panel decided, as his conduct wasn't "so profoundly destructive of the concept of impartiality, integrity and independence" to justify removing him. Goodman handed down the wrong sentence in June 2023 after Khill's three trials, multiple appeals and a Supreme Court of Canada ruling. In August 2024, as Khill was in the process of appealing his sentence and conviction, Goodman sent a letter to the Court of Appeal about his mistake. He said he'd grabbed the wrong printed copy of his decision on the way to the courtroom and realized the error as he read it aloud. He didn't immediately correct himself, Goodman said, "perhaps due to a variety of factors, including having just read out a lengthy 53-page ruling before a crowded and divergent audience, with substantial media presence, for this high-profile case." Supreme Court won't hear Khill's appeal After the hearing, Goodman consulted several "experienced, judicial colleagues" about rectifying his error, but was "dissuaded" from doing so because the eight-year prison term was still an acceptable sentence for manslaughter, Goodman said. It wasn't until Khill's appeal was underway that Goodman felt compelled to come forward. The review panel said his mistake of reading the wrong sentence was a human one and understandable. But his decision to not say anything for over a year was unreasonable. While Khill's sentence ended up being reduced to six years by the Court of Appeal, and he didn't serve any extra time due to Goodman's mistake, it still impacted him, the review panel said. "Mr. Khill, for a significant time, remained under the belief that he was sentenced to a substantially lengthier sentence," the decision said. "It may very well have been that if Justice Goodman's error as to the length of sentence had been immediately corrected, there would not have been any appeal." While the Appeal Court had reduced Khill's sentence, it did not overturn his conviction. Khill argued he fired a gun in self-defence after finding Styres breaking into his truck early into Feb. 4, 2016. Khill attempted to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada, but this week, the top court declined to hear the case, marking its end. As is standard practice, the high court did not give reasons for its decision to disallow hearing the case.
Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Trio return for final Lions Test but ‘devastated' Garry Ringrose misses out
McCarthy, Tuipulotu and Hansen are in contention for the Sydney showdown after missing Saturday's 29-26 victory over the Wallabies that clinched the series with a game to spare. All three have completed their rehab for their respective foot, hamstring and foot injuries and took part in Tuesday's low-key training session. Back to Sydney for the last dance! 🙌🦁#Lions2025 — British & Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) July 28, 2025 However, Ringrose has been left 'devastated' as the 12-day minimum return-to-play protocol for concussion means he will miss the entirety of a series which he entered as first choice outside centre. The Ireland star self-reported his concussion symptoms shortly before the team for the second Test was named last Thursday, resulting in his withdrawal from the starting XV. 'Garry was playing some amazing rugby throughout this tour,' attack coach Andrew Goodman said. 'It's been a dream of his for so long to represent the Lions and he's managed to do that, but he wanted to be a Test-match Lion so it's been devastating for him. 'He's disappointed for himself, but he's getting around everyone and making sure he helps prepare everyone as much as he can.' Andy Farrell announces his team for the third Test on Thursday and must decide to what extent he should freshen up his matchday 23 given they went toe to toe with the Wallabies for 80 gripping minutes at Melbourne Cricket Ground. There is also the question of whether to rotate in players as reward for those who have missed out so far in the series, but Goodman has discounted this approach. 'It will be the best team available to win the series. That might look like some changes, that might look like consistency,' he said. 'You've got to reward form when guys have been playing well and are match-hardened in those Test matches. It is a balance.' The Lions celebrated their success with friends and family for two days but have now hardened their resolve to become the first side to record a whitewash since the 1927 visit to Argentina and first side to go unbeaten in the Tests since the 1974 expedition to South Africa. Andrew Goodman says the Lions are determined to go through the Test series unbeaten (John Walton/PA). 'It's huge. It's everything for us as a group to get excited about,' Goodman said. 'It was 1974 the last time a Lions team went through the Test series unbeaten, so there's huge motivation for the group. 'Andy has been massive on that since the start, his expectation not just of the players but us as management and coaches to be the most successful team. 'It has been driving us not just as players, but as a management group every day to get better every day and push each other forward. 'After two hard, physical Tests it's about getting the battery filled up and making sure we're good to go by the end of the week.'
The Independent
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Lions injury update ahead of third Test
Garry Ringrose is ruled out of the third British and Irish Lions Test against Australia due to persistent concussion symptoms. He sustained a head injury against the Brumbies and was withdrawn from the second Test after reporting lingering impacts during training. Ringrose's absence means he will miss the opportunity to earn a Test cap on this tour, a significant blow for the player. Assistant coach Andrew Goodman confirmed Ringrose's disappointment but highlighted his continued leadership and team support. The Lions could see the return of Joe McCarthy, Mack Hansen, and Sione Tuipulotu, who trained fully, as they aim for a 3-0 series whitewash.
The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Trio return for final Lions Test but ‘devastated' Garry Ringrose misses out
All three have completed their rehab for their respective foot, hamstring and foot injuries and took part in Tuesday's low-key training session. Back to Sydney for the last dance! 🙌🦁#Lions2025 — British & Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) July 28, 2025 However, Ringrose has been left 'devastated' as the 12-day minimum return-to-play protocol for concussion means he will miss the entirety of a series which he entered as first choice outside centre. The Ireland star self-reported his concussion symptoms shortly before the team for the second Test was named last Thursday, resulting in his withdrawal from the starting XV. 'Garry was playing some amazing rugby throughout this tour,' attack coach Andrew Goodman said. 'It's been a dream of his for so long to represent the Lions and he's managed to do that, but he wanted to be a Test-match Lion so it's been devastating for him. 'He's disappointed for himself, but he's getting around everyone and making sure he helps prepare everyone as much as he can.' Andy Farrell announces his team for the third Test on Thursday and must decide to what extent he should freshen up his matchday 23 given they went toe to toe with the Wallabies for 80 gripping minutes at Melbourne Cricket Ground. There is also the question of whether to rotate in players as reward for those who have missed out so far in the series, but Goodman has discounted this approach. 'It will be the best team available to win the series. That might look like some changes, that might look like consistency,' he said. 'You've got to reward form when guys have been playing well and are match-hardened in those Test matches. It is a balance.' The Lions celebrated their success with friends and family for two days but have now hardened their resolve to become the first side to record a whitewash since the 1927 visit to Argentina and first side to go unbeaten in the Tests since the 1974 expedition to South Africa. Andrew Goodman says the Lions are determined to go through the Test series unbeaten (John Walton/PA). 'It's huge. It's everything for us as a group to get excited about,' Goodman said. 'It was 1974 the last time a Lions team went through the Test series unbeaten, so there's huge motivation for the group. 'Andy has been massive on that since the start, his expectation not just of the players but us as management and coaches to be the most successful team. 'It has been driving us not just as players, but as a management group every day to get better every day and push each other forward. 'After two hard, physical Tests it's about getting the battery filled up and making sure we're good to go by the end of the week.'
The Independent
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Garry Ringrose ruled out of third Test but injured Lions trio back in the mix
Garry Ringrose will miss the third British and Irish Lions Test against Australia as the centre continues to manage the impacts of the concussion that ruled him out of the first two games against the Wallabies. Ringrose suffered a head injury during the win over the Brumbies, ruling him out of the first Test in Brisbane, but had been in line to return for last Saturday's clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground having been named in the side internally. However, the 30-year-old reported lingering impacts of the concussion while training last Thursday and was stood down from the side, with Huw Jones starting - and scoring - in his stead at outside centre. Ringrose will now have to again progress through the return-to-play protocols and observe the minimum 12-day stand down period, rendering him unable to feature at Accor Stadium this weekend. It means that a Test cap will elude the Leinster and Ireland stalwart, a bitter blow for a player that has had to bide his time for this opportunity. 'He's disappointed, as you can imagine,' assistant coach Andrew Goodman said, confirming Ringrose had been ruled out. 'Garry was playing some amazing rugby through this tour and someone you know who it's been a dream of his for so long to represent the Lions and he's managed to do that. 'But he wanted to be a Test-match Lion so it's been devastating for him. To his credit he's been good around the group. As you can imagine, anyone that knows Garry, he's a great lad and a team man so the boys have all been disappointed for him. Obviously he's disappointed for himself but he's getting around everyone and making sure he helps prepare everyone as much as he can. He's a real leader for us in terms our backline in particular, so he's been great.' The Lions do not have any fresh injury concerns stemming from the second Test and could be boosted by the availability of Joe McCarthy, Mack Hansen and Sione Tuipulotu. McCarthy suffered a foot problem in the first Test and Tuipulotu has been dealing with a tight hamstring, while Hansen's own foot issue had ruled him out of the two games so far. The trio all trained to a full extent on Tuesday, though it was a lighter session after the Lions had a day off on Monday having secured series victory with a game to spare. That day off was always scheduled regardless of the second Test result and they will now turn their attentions to completing a 3-0 whitewash, which has not been done in the professional era. '[We'll pick] the best team available to win the series,' Goodman explained of the selection. 'That might look like some changes, that might look like consistency. We will see how the boys go through their recovery process over the next couple of days and whatever 23 is picked will go out there and do the best for the team. You've got to reward form when guys have been playing well and are match-hardened in those Test matches. It is a balance and I'm sure we'll have some good discussions as we always have around selecting the best 23 for the group."
