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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

Former Algoma U prof pleads guilty to assaulting 4 international students

Former Algoma U prof pleads guilty to assaulting 4 international students

Michael Lajoie took it upon himself to 'punish' students for alleged plagiarism — kicking them in the buttocks and, in one instance, hitting a student with a wooden stick 20 times
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VIDEO: Man 'sorry' for splashing stranger with gasoline, lighting him on fire

VIDEO: Man 'sorry' for splashing stranger with gasoline, lighting him on fire

Judge said summer attack, which led to 18-month jail sentence, fuelled 'perception that it's not safe' to be downtown Sault Ste. Marie (WARNING: Some viewers may find video disturbing)
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Drunk man took chainsaw to furniture during 'terrifying' argument

Drunk man took chainsaw to furniture during 'terrifying' argument

Crown wanted 6 months of house arrest but the judge agreed to conditional discharge plus probation — 32-year-old Sault man apologized for behaviour that was 'definitely out of character'
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Man found with fentanyl was using, not trafficking, judge rules

Man found with fentanyl was using, not trafficking, judge rules

A 33-year-old Elliot Lake man was found passed out in a vehicle with 16.5 grams of fentanyl in 2020 — he admitted in court to buying them with his CERB cheque
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Man to police officer who just pulled him over: 'I'm hammered'

Man to police officer who just pulled him over: 'I'm hammered'

Two hours later, he registered more than double the legal limit
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Judge jails Wawa men for post-party 'gang' sex attack on teen

Judge jails Wawa men for post-party 'gang' sex attack on teen

The sexual assault took place on a Lake Superior beach
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ONTARIO: HIV sex assault sentencing to go ahead, judge rules

ONTARIO: HIV sex assault sentencing to go ahead, judge rules

The case centred around the issue of significant risk of bodily harm and whether there was a realistic possibility of transmission
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ONTARIO: HIV positive man who didn't tell partners wants conviction reopened

ONTARIO: HIV positive man who didn't tell partners wants conviction reopened

His lawyer says he wants a judge to hear fresh evidence
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Wood had information about rust, long-term leaking, Crown argues

Wood had information about rust, long-term leaking, Crown argues

Criminal trial over 2012 Elliot Lake mall collapse expected to wrap up today
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