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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 four international students

Former Algoma U prof pleads guilty to assaulting four 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.
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
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
Transport driver not guilty in crash that killed Blind River OPP officer

Transport driver not guilty in crash that killed Blind River OPP officer

'As a judge, I must apply the law to the facts as I find them, no matter how unpleasant or unpopular the result'
OPP found 'contradictions' between trucker's two log books

OPP found 'contradictions' between trucker's two log books

Driver in fatal crash had two log books for the same day, court hears
Trucker's fatigue 'significant' at time of fatal crash, says expert

Trucker's fatigue 'significant' at time of fatal crash, says expert

Most accidents happen between midnight and 8 a.m., says human fatigue specialist
Crown wants to call fatigue expert in case of fatal transport crash

Crown wants to call fatigue expert in case of fatal transport crash

A Thunder Bay man is charged with criminal negligence causing death in the collision that killed an off-duty OPP officer
Judge jails owner of company that owned transport involved in fatal crash near Blind River

Judge jails owner of company that owned transport involved in fatal crash near Blind River

The Feb. 13 collision near Blind River killed Const. David Dennie, an off-duty OPP officer
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