Kevin Martin
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YYC court reporter for Postmedia. For legal reasons I don't engage in Twitter conversations. I can be contacted via email KMartin @postmedia .com
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BREAKING STORY: Judge declines to grant injunction halting investigation into Jeff Callaway campaign financing
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NBC just introduced Canadian curling legend Kevin Martin as the colour commentator on the gold medal curling game. Listed his Twitter handle in a graphic under his name as
@KMartinCourts
. Thanks for the shout out NBC.
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Airdrie couple fined over 2K for shopping after testing positive for COVID-19
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Douglas Garland guilty of first-degree murder of Nathan O'Brien. Guilty on all three counts of first-degree murder.
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#Garland
must serve a minimum 75 years before he can seek parole, Justice David Gates rules.
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Twice now during the “new normal” at court I have had to stand up and interrupt a judge in the middle of handing down a decision to inform them that counsel have sent me a text indicating their phone connection to the courtroom has been dropped. Strange times indeed.
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Artur Pawlowski denied bail on allegations he incited border blockade via @
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Alberta Court of Appeal upholds the 75 years of parole ineligibility slapped on convicted triple murderer Douglas Garland in the brutal killings of a Calgary couple and their grandson.
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Sentencing for trio convicted of murdering Ryan Lane to be sentenced Friday to life sentences without parole for minimum 25 years.
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Calgary couple Jennifer and Jeromie Clark found criminally responsible in the staph infection death of their 14-month-old son John.
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Killer of Calgary Stampeders player must serve minimum 18 years in prison, judge rules
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Family of victims let out quiet cheer as jurors find
#Garland
guilty as charged on all three counts of first-degree murder.
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Youth charged with murder in death of police officer to remain in jail pending trial via @
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MY COLUMN THIS WEEK: Police chief should know better than to comment on case before court
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Crown will seek adult sentence if youth is convicted in killing of Calgary cop
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MY COLUMN THIS WEEK: Bogus charge against BLM activist raises serious questions via @
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Calgarian Nelson Lugela must serve a minimum 18 years of his life sentence before he can seek parole in connection with the murder of Calgary Stampeders defensive back Mylan Hicks, a judge has ruled.
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Judge denies bid to 'save Christmas' by issuing injunction lifting public health measures on gatherings
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Calgary law firm challenging Ottawa's hotel quarantine order
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Alberta Health Services files $1.3-million defamation lawsuit against mayoral candidate Kevin J. Johnston
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Alberta Court of Appeal upholds convictions of Calgary police officers Bryan Morton and Brad McNish for their roles in the stalking of a former city woman at the request of her wealthy ex-boyfriend.
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Supporters and family of Ryan Lane shed tears of joy as jury finds Sheena Cuthill, Tim Rempel and Will Rempel guilty of first-degree murder.
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Alberta Court of Appeal upholds conviction in shooting death of Calgary Stampeder Mylan Hicks
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I appreciate many of you have questions about the
#Downey
trial, but I don’t engage in Twitter conversations to avoid expressing any opinions about a particular case.
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Anti-masker Kevin J. Johnston arrested at U.S. border after failing to serve sentence via @
Anti-masker Kevin J. Johnston arrested at U.S. border after failing to serve sentence
calgarysun.com
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"Thank you for your contribution to the administration of justice in Alberta. I wish you well," Gates tells jurors.
#Garland
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AHS seeks contempt finding against mayoral candidate Kevin J. Johnson
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Gates does not accept defence argument he can't give consecutive periods of parole ineligibility.
#Garland
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Greg Miller has 151 vote lead over incumbent Sean Chu in Ward 4, but still too early to call.
#yycvote
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Defence lawyer says it's 'appalling' people are being fined in their absence in traffic court
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Suspect in death of Calgary officer to remain behind bars
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Condolences to the family of Hersh Wolch, a great lawyer and brilliant mind, who championed David Milgaard. Rest in peace.
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UPDATED: 'Remorseless': Judge sentences Downey to 50 years for killing mother, five-year-old girl
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Youth who dragged Calgary police officer Andrew Harnett to his death handed 12-year prison term via @
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Reporter to lawyer: “You can’t social distance if you car pool.”
Unidentfied lawyer: “According to my client you can if he’s in the trunk.”
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Parker says Gates should set parole ineligibility so Nathan's survivors will never get a notice of a parole hearing.
#Garland
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Convicted killers Joshua Klaus and Jason Frank must spend a minimum 50 years behind bars in connection with the triple murders of Klaus’s parents and adult sister, Alberta Court of Appeal says. Trial judge set parole ineligibility at 25 years.
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Emil and Rodica Radita guilty of first-degree murder in the starvation-related death of their teenage son, says Horner.
#Radita
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BREAKING. FULL STORY: Edward Downey guilty of first-degree murder in deaths of Sara Baillie, daughter Taliyah Marsman
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BREAKING: David and Collet Stephan acquitted of failing to provide the necessaries of life to their 19-month-old son Ezekiel, who died of viral meningitis in 2012.
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Fringe mayoral candidate Kevin J. Johnston sentenced to 40 days in jail
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#Garland
showed no reaction as Justice Gates sentenced him to life in prison without parole for a minimum 75 years.
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FINAL STORY: Douglas Garland sentenced to life in prison, no chance of parole for 75 years
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Alberta Court of Appeal overturns decision to stay murder charge against purported gang leader Nick Chan for unreasonable delay. Orders him back to trial and back into custody.
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UPDATED: Court of Appeal upholds consecutive sentences for triple murderer Douglas Garland
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Rights were violated for the greater good, Hinshaw tells court via @
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#yyc
man Nelson Lugela convicted of second-degree murder in Sept. 25, 2016, shooting death of Calgary Stampeders defensive back Mylan Hicks.
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Douglas Garland guilty: Three counts of first-degree murder in killing of Liknes couple, grandson Nathan
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Calgary police officer convicted in violent takedown of woman during arrest processing
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Justice Gates says he's heard things in the past he's had to ignore. "Should we not demonstrate some flexibility here."
#Garland
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Justice Hughes thanks jurors for their work. Gallery erupts in loud cheers as they exit the courtroom.
#Downey
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Crown files appeal over acquittal of former MRU hockey team captain of bizarre house break-ins
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'You ended so many dreams': Slain Calgary police officer's family provide victim impact statements via @
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MY COLUMN THIS WEEK: All of Calgary lost much more than a guardian via @
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In a 2-1 split decision, the Alberta Court of Appeal has upheld the convictions of David and Collet Stephan in the negligence death of their 19-month-old son, Ezekiel.
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BREAKING: Court of Appeal upholds convictions against triple murderer Douglas Garland
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#Garland
subject to minimum punishment of life without parole for 25 years, but that could be increased to up to 75 years.
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#yyc
judge grants terminally ill Calgary woman dying wish of physician-assisted suicide, first such ruling in Alberta.
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Somber New Year for members of the Calgary Police Service and the family of one member as Sgt. Andrew Harnett killed by a motorist fleeing a traffic stop last night. Let’s hope the culprit is swiftly brought to justice.
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UPDATED: Adult sentence to be handed to youth who dragged Sgt. Andrew Harnett to his death via @
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Edward Downey showed no outward emotion as judge sentences him to Life in prison without parole for a minimum 50 years for the murders of Sara Baillie and her five-year-old daughter Taliyah Marsman.
#downey
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Activist accused of defaming police officer doesn’t have to take down posts: judge via @
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Alberta Court of a Queen’s Bench announces it is closing its doors beginning Monday for all but emergency matters. No word yet on similar plans in provincial court.
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Calgary judge orders striking union to remove barricades at Carseland fuel terminal
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Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench will begin hearing short judge alone criminal trials in June, July and August both in person and via WebEx where lawyers for both sides agree to proceed that way. Priority will be given to cases previously scheduled for March to June.
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Calgary officer convicted of assaulting handcuffed woman won't get second appeal, judge rules
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#Garland
could be ordered to serve a minimum 75 years before parole eligibility. He'd be 129 years old then.
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Preacher still behind bars over alleged hate-motivated crimes
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Video calling for war on Calgary police lands man criminal conviction
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Hugs and tears in hallway outside
#Downey
courtroom. Taliyah’s dad Colin Marsman exchanging hugs with supporters.
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UPDATED: Youth who dragged Calgary police officer Andrew Harnett to his death handed 12-year prison term via @
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Court psychologist Dr. Patrick Baillie retiring from Alberta Health Services after three decades
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11 of 12 jurors recommended consecutive parole ineligibilities. One made no recommendation.
#Downey
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Fringe Calgary mayoral candidate sentenced to 18 months in an Ontario jail
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Step-dad guilty in fatal beating of stepdaughter Ivy Wick
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I feel like the loneliest election reporter in the city right now. Still no results in Ward 2, or Ward 4.
#yycvotes
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