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B.C. welcomes Bail and Sentencing Reform Act receiving royal assent
Niki Sharma, Attorney General, and Nina Krieger, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, have released the following statements about the federal Bill C-14 (Bail and Sentencing Reform Act) becoming law:
Sharma said:
“Today, Bill C-14, the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act, received royal assent. This new law addresses reforms B.C. has been advocating for to better align Canada’s bail and sentencing guidelines with real-world experiences, particularly the pattern of repeat offending, the dynamics of intimate-partner violence and the need for meaningful consequences for disrespecting the law.
“I am especially encouraged by changes to reverse-onus bail provisions, one of B.C.’s top priorities in our proposals to the federal government. Too many families in British Columbia have experienced devastating loss because of repeat violence. These changes will help better protect people before harm occurs.
“In cases involving choking, suffocation or strangulation, the burden is now on the accused to justify whether they should be released on bail, rather than on prosecutors to argue for detention. The new law also closes a gap that allowed some convicted offenders to reoffend again while out on bail awaiting sentencing. Together, these changes are an important step toward better protecting people, especially victims of intimate-partner violence, and communities impacted by repeat offending.
“This progress reflects sustained collaboration with our federal partners and the advocacy of provinces, territories and communities. I want to thank federal Justice Minister Sean Fraser and his office for their willingness to work with us and listen to the priorities that are important to the people of B.C.
“This is an important step forward, but we know police and prosecutors need more tools to keep B.C. safe. We look forward to the federal government advancing Bill C-16, the Protecting Victims Act, as soon as possible so we can continue protecting vulnerable people and communities.”
Krieger said:
“I am pleased that Bill C-14, the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act, has received royal assent as it is an important step in keeping repeat offenders off our streets.
“For years, our government has been advocating for meaningful changes to the Criminal Code to address serious issues, such as repeat violent offending, extortion, organized retail theft and harms to businesses and critical infrastructure. Today, those efforts have resulted in stronger tools for the justice system and law enforcement officers to better protect communities and hold to account people committing these crimes.
“These reforms respond directly to the concerns raised by local governments, the business community and the people of British Columbia who have been calling for tougher measures to address crime and improve public safety. While there is still more work to do, I want to thank the federal government for passing Bill C-14 and Attorney General Sharma for her advocacy.
“Our government remains committed to doing everything possible to make B.C. communities safe. With stronger consequences for people who repeatedly flout the law, we’re making important strides toward safer streets throughout B.C. and Canada, and restoring confidence in our justice system.”
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026AG0040-000711
Donna Heinel, a former gatekeeper and administrator for athletes in the University of Southern California, was sentenced on Friday to prison for six months for her role in the college admissions scandalthat pushed through fake athletic recruits who's families could afford large gifts to the school.
In the span of four years, she was paid over $1 million worth of compensation to U.S.C. athletic funds she managed and also $160,000, which was part of a promise to pay $400,000 to her in the form of consulting fees, as per prosecutor.
At the hearing in the federal court in Boston in Boston, Judge Indira Talwani told the court she was taking into consideration the fact that the Dr. Heinel was "a well-respected person at U.S.C." who "did a lot of good," and also that she was accountable for two infants. The prosecution had suggested the she. Heinel be sentenced to 24 months.
In addition to six months of prison time Judge Talwani also sent the Dr. Heinel to two years of supervised release and the sum of $160,000 as forfeiture. Heinel was sentenced to two years of supervised release and forfeiture. Heinel had pleaded guilty to fraud committed by honest services wire.
Doctor. Heinel apologized to her colleagues at U.S.C., her voice breaking and her cheeks turning red. "I beat myself up on the inside all the time," she confessed. "I disgust myself."
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Tricyclist gets 4 hours community for assault pushing A Tinubu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Tuesday sentenced a 27-year-old tricyclist, Musa Adewale, to four hours community service for assulting a woman during a dispute over change. The Magistrate, Mr T. A. Anjorin-Ajose, sentenced Adewale after he pleaded guilty to a two-count charge of breach of […]
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Some say their music was the real cause of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Going back further, others whisper quietly that it was their sound which inspired the Rolling Stones’ to record "Exile on Main Street." I have even heard it said that there 1994 masterpiece called "Let’s work it out, it will cost less in the long run" was the driving force behind the move towards the resolution of legal disputes through mediation.
Whatever the true record of history is, all that matters is that they have all posted bail in time to be here tonight. With Dave Gedge on Drums, Peter Stojackovic and Mark Colavechia on Guitar, Andrew "slappin da bass, man" McLeod on Bass, and Chris Jackson and Tiffany Hambrook on Vocals, this collection of billable hour giants can only be described as the most awesomest thing in the history of the recording of awesomest things.
They live by the words – "Factum if they can’t take a joke!"
Dave Gedge – drums
Peter Stojackovic – guitar
Mark Colavechia – guitar
Andrew McLeod – bass
Chris Jackson – vocals
Tiffany Hambrook – vocals
Tam za kostelem ještě vnímám teplo,
leden z kraje léta bez pohlazení,
Janem Křtitelem zhaslé z noci světlo,
v další konec světa jsme odsouzení.