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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Manitoba court quashes murder convictions for Métis man who spent decades in prison
A Métis man who spent more than two decades in prison had his murder convictions quashed by the Manitoba Court of Appeal last week. In 1997, Robert Sanderson was found guilty of three counts of first-degree murder in connection with the August 1996 killings of Jason Gross, Russel Krowetz and Stefan Zurstag at a home in West Kildonan. Sanderson was sentenced to life in prison with no eligibility for parole for 25 years. He has always maintained his innocence. He appealed his convictions in 1999, but the appeal was dismissed by the Manitoba Court of Appeal. Later that year, Sanderson was denied leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada. In 2017, 20 years after he was convicted, Innocence Canada applied for a ministerial review of Sanderson's case, the organization said in a Monday news release. Flawed DNA testing conducted on a hair found at the scene had connected Sanderson to the crime at the time of his conviction. More advanced tests done in the mid-2000s showed that the hair samples didn't match Sanderson or the two other men who were charged in the case. Other new evidence considered by the appeal court was that an eyewitness was given "substantial sums of money by the authorities pursuant to an agreement after he testified at the trial," Innocence Canada said. Sanderson was denied bail in 2018, but was released on full parole a short time later. After his release, Sanderson told CBC News in 2023 that he had found healing through embracing his culture and creating art inspired by his Métis and Ojibway heritage. He moved to Victoria, B.C. In 2023, then-federal justice minister David Lametti found there was likely a miscarriage of justice in Sanderson's case. Lametti referred the case to the Manitoba Court of Appeal for a new hearing. Last week, the court quashed the convictions and ordered a new trial. Innocence Canada said in its news release that the Crown has advised the court "it will exercise its discretion and enter a stay of proceedings on public interest grounds." CBC News has reached out to the Crown and Innocence Canada for further comment.
Toronto Sun
3 days ago
- Toronto Sun
Man exonerated after Manitoba court quashes murder convictions
Published Jun 02, 2025 • 1 minute read The Manitoba Court of Appeal in Winnipeg is shown on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. Photo by BRIAN DONOGH / Postmedia Network files WINNIPEG — A Manitoba man who spent more than two decades in prison has had his three murder convictions quashed and the charges stayed. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Former justice minister David Lametti referred the case of Robert Sanderson to the Manitoba Court of Appeal in 2023 for a new hearing, saying there was a likely a miscarriage of justice. Innocence Canada, the group that applied for the ministerial review of the convictions based on new evidence, says the court ordered a new trial Friday and the Crown stayed proceedings today. James Lockyer, a founding director of Innocence Canada, says Sanderson is now a free man who has 'nothing to do with the murders anymore.' Sanderson and two others were charged in the 1996 deaths of three men in Winnipeg. Sanderson was convicted the following year and sentenced to life in prison, before being released on parole in 2021. Toronto Maple Leafs Olympics Toronto Maple Leafs Celebrity Toronto Raptors
Agriland
6 days ago
- Agriland
Court: Woman fined €15,000 and banned from owning animals for life
A circuit court judge has banned a woman from owning animals for life and ordered her to pay €15,000 in costs as a result of 'one of the most appalling cases brought before him'. Karen Sanderson (68) with an address in England, and formerly of The Stables, Templelusk, Avoca, Co. Wicklow, was given a four-and-a-half year suspended prison sentence, banned from owning animals for life, and ordered to pay €15,000 in costs at Bray Circuit Court yesterday (Thursday May, 29). Sanderson had previously pleaded guilty to ten charges, under sections 11, 12 and 13 of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 (AHWA). It marked the final chapter in the case which originated from a complaint to the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) helpline in 2016. Court As a result of the call a total of 43 animals were removed from Karen Sanderson's rented property on November 18, 2016. ISPCA chief inspector, Conor Dowling, told Bray Circuit Court that when he called to the property Sanderson had rented near Avoca he saw five underweight horses in a dirty yard and mucky arena. In stables off the same yard, he also found a wild boar in a 'filthy stable and a pig that was unable to stand in another'. The court was told that neither of the animals had access to water or a clean lying area. In three other stables twelve dogs were discovered living in squalid conditions, with no bedding or water. Inspector Dowling also told the court that there was a 'horrendous smell' from the stables and how he saw ripped up remains of dog food bags scattered around. He also detailed that a german shepherd housed in a group of five dogs was only days away from whelping and that she later produced nine puppies, some of which were deformed and none of which survived. The inspector outlined how another dog was an aged Mastiff with chronic osteoarthritis and an old injury, rendering one of his legs useless. Euthanised Bray Circuit Court was told that this dog was euthanised approximately a week later, on veterinary advice. ISPCA chief inspector also described to the court that when he visited Karen Sanderson's rented property on November 18, 2016 he had proceeded up a metal stair to the door of a loft dwelling. He said that the stair and the roof of the building were covered in dog faeces and that he formed the opinion that excrement was being thrown out of Velux windows in the roof. When he knocked on the door of the dwelling, he heard more barking and shouting noises from inside, and decided to request assistance garda assistance. The court was told that gardaí arrived at the scene and made contact with the accused, Karen Sanderson. The ISPCA chief inspector then described how, when the door of the dwelling was opened, dogs came 'spilling' down the stairs. A further 31 dogs, including some giant breeds, were found living in on the property in what the Inspector described a, 'a stressful and chaotic environment'. Inspector Dowling said that there was faecal matter on every surface in the dwelling, and the stench of ammonia was so strong that according to the ISPCA it hurt his eyes and made it difficult for him to breathe. He described how there was a pool of urine in the hallway and a video was played for the court in which the accused tried to claim that the dogs had just urinated when the investigators had called at the door. The court was also shown photographs of a selection of animals including a Cocker Spaniel that could not use its hind legs and was dragging itself through the soiled environment, and a Mastiff which had an injury to its toe so severe that some of the bone was protruding, and the dog was gnawing at the exposed bone. The Mastiff required surgery to amputate its toe. It was agreed that most of the animals needed to be removed from the premises immediately, and chief inspector Dowling enlisted the help of Wicklow SPCA, Wicklow Dog Pound, the Irish Horse Welfare and Trust and Dogs Trust, in removing the animals. A veterinary practitioner attended the scene and recommended that a pig that could not stand, be euthanised to prevent further suffering. The court was also told that subsequent veterinary examinations of the animals removed from the premises revealed a catalogue of health issues including injuries, flea infestation, ear mites, worms, skin irritation, matted and soiled coats, ear infections, chronic arthritis, cherry eye, mud fever and rain scald. Inspector Dowling said that, while the pig and the two geriatric Mastiffs were euthanised, the majority of the animals had made full recoveries. On sentencing, Judge Patrick Quinn described the case as, 'one of the most appalling cases brought before him', and said that all the offending was at the upper end in terms of gravity. He also questioned how it got this far, and how no one could notice what was going on, not just for the animals but for the defendant too. Judge Quinn said that the accumulation of more and more animals in the space of three or four years would have contributed to the defendant being overwhelmed to the point that she could not cope and became a welfare concern for the animals as well as a mental health issue for herself. Judge Quinn handed down a suspended sentence of four and a half years for each count, to run concurrently, and banned the woman from owning animals for life; she was also ordered to pay €15,000 in costs, to be paid within twelve months as a condition of the bond. ISPCA Commenting on the outcome of the case, Conor Dowling, ISPCA chief inspector said he was relieved that it had reached a successful conclusion with the animal owner held accountable before the courts. 'We are always mindful of working with vulnerable people, but our priority is for the welfare of the animals involved. 'This situation should never have been allowed to develop as it did, where animals were left to suffer. 'Anyone who chooses to keep animals has both a legal and moral responsibility to adequately care for them, and if you are unable to do so, you should seek help,' he added. The ISPCA wants anyone who has suspicions of animal cruelty, neglect or abuse to report this on its confidential National Animal Cruelty Helpline by calling 0818 515 515, emailing helpline@ or via its website.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Meta's Upside Jumps Nearly 40% as Loop Capital Raises Target
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) gained fresh momentum after Loop Capital lifted its price target to $888 from $695, while keeping a Buy rating, according to a Thursday research note. The new forecast implies about 40% upside from current levels, reflecting the firm's confidence in Meta's growth trajectory. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 2 Warning Sign with META. Loop Capital highlighted Meta's leading position among non-hardware beneficiaries of artificial intelligence, suggesting the stock may outperform its Magnificent Seven peers this year. Sanderson also pointed to Meta's stronger-than-anticipated second-quarter outlook as a key driver. Earlier concerns that reduced ad spending by China-based retailers would drag on revenue have eased. Meta confirmed in April that some Chinese online merchants cut back ads on Facebook and Instagram amid President Donald Trump's trade policies toward China. However, advancements in AI tools and services have helped offset those headwinds, according to Loop Capital. Despite broader market volatility, the bullish call underscores growing optimism around Meta's ability to monetize its AI investments and sustain ad revenue growth. Investors will watch the company's upcoming earnings report for further clues on whether Meta can meet heightened expectations and validate its lofty valuation. Based on the one year price targets offered by 60 analysts, the average target price for Meta Platforms Inc is $706.21 with a high estimate of $935.00 and a low estimate of $466.00. The average target implies a upside of +11.13% from the current price of $635.50. Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for Meta Platforms Inc in one year is $531.47, suggesting a downside of -16.37% from the current price of $635.50 This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Meta's Upside Jumps Nearly 40% as Loop Capital Raises Target
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) gained fresh momentum after Loop Capital lifted its price target to $888 from $695, while keeping a Buy rating, according to a Thursday research note. The new forecast implies about 40% upside from current levels, reflecting the firm's confidence in Meta's growth trajectory. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 2 Warning Sign with META. Loop Capital highlighted Meta's leading position among non-hardware beneficiaries of artificial intelligence, suggesting the stock may outperform its Magnificent Seven peers this year. Sanderson also pointed to Meta's stronger-than-anticipated second-quarter outlook as a key driver. Earlier concerns that reduced ad spending by China-based retailers would drag on revenue have eased. Meta confirmed in April that some Chinese online merchants cut back ads on Facebook and Instagram amid President Donald Trump's trade policies toward China. However, advancements in AI tools and services have helped offset those headwinds, according to Loop Capital. Despite broader market volatility, the bullish call underscores growing optimism around Meta's ability to monetize its AI investments and sustain ad revenue growth. Investors will watch the company's upcoming earnings report for further clues on whether Meta can meet heightened expectations and validate its lofty valuation. Based on the one year price targets offered by 60 analysts, the average target price for Meta Platforms Inc is $706.21 with a high estimate of $935.00 and a low estimate of $466.00. The average target implies a upside of +11.13% from the current price of $635.50. Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for Meta Platforms Inc in one year is $531.47, suggesting a downside of -16.37% from the current price of $635.50 This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
