Crime

OPP detective used ‘Reid technique’ to get Russell Williams to confess

Perhaps the most infamous interrogation in Canadian history was OPP Det. Sgt. Jim Smyth taking on Russell Williams in 2010. Smyth used the controversial ‘Reid technique’ with Williams, getting the former CFB Trenton commander to confess to brutally raping and killing Jessica Lloyd and Cpl. Marie-France Comeau. Captured on video, they’re seated in a small […]

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Ottawa Police Association president Matt Skof calls for user-fee system to fund more cops in Byward Market

With up to 10,000 booze-swilling bar and club patrons in the Byward Market — plus an average of 500 calls ranging from theft to drug trafficking — central patrol officers are grossly understaffed, often on weekends, the Sun has learned. Sometimes there are just four patrol officers working, “and that’s if everyone shows up for […]

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Trial for bribing Indian officials a Canadian first

Hi-tech executive Nazir Karigar collaborated with a team to bribe Indian officials in order to secure a lucrative contract for his company, Crown prosecutor Moray Welch charged during his opening statement Monday. The trial is underway for Karigar, accused of funnelling hundreds of thousands of dollars to high ranking officials — including India’s then-minister of […]

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Sexual assault awareness campaign debuts at Carleton

SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2012/08/31/sexual-assault-awareness-campaign-debuts-at-carleton Almost one year after a string of sexual assaults on campus, Carleton University has launched an awareness campaign. Three public service announcements debuted online Thursday, featuring students, faculty, and staff. “We want students to start having the conversation about consent,” said Graduate Students’ Association president Kelly Black, who’s featured in a video. […]

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