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Man injured during 2019 arrest questioned at EPS officer's assault trial
Edmonton police Const. Alexander Doduk has pleaded not guilty to assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm against Justin LaFrance.
Edmonton police constable hit a man seeking police help with baton, jury hears
A jury is hearing evidence at Const. Alexander Doduk's trial on two assault charges over an arrest in downtown Edmonton on the morning of Nov. 26, 2019. Doduk has pleaded not guilty.
Alberta developer faces Consumer Protection Act charges over return of life lease fees
Court records show that Greg Christenson, president of Christenson Group of Companies, has been charged with two counts of failing to return a life lease entrance fee within 180 days — alleged violations of new rules introduced in Alberta last year.
Review of Sobotiak murder conviction revealed undisclosed police evidence, court filing says
Roy Sobotiak's lawyers filed written arguments in support of his bail application on Friday, which shed light on issues they raised with the investigation and trial that ended in 1991, convicting Sobotiak of second-degree murder in the death of Susan Kaminsky.
Edmonton man guilty of second-degree murder in 2023 shooting near homeless shelter
Shane Bakewell, 32, spent more than 24 hours outside the Herb Jamieson Centre before shelter staff found him unresponsive with a gunshot wound, according to video presented in court.
Edmonton police officer who used job to pursue women gets 6 months in jail
Const. Hunter Robinz, 39, pleaded guilty last year to breach of trust, admitting that he made sexual advances toward eight different women from 2017 to 2019, each of whom were complainants or victims of crime.
Edmonton police officer reprimanded for using force on handcuffed man in 2019 arrest
Edmonton police Const. Dylan Awid has been reprimanded nearly six years after he kicked a man who was being arrested, then shoved his head into a wall after he was in handcuffs.
Former Edmonton police officer found not guilty of assault in arrest caught on video
Oli Olason, a former EPS constable who worked in the tactical unit, was acquitted of an assault charge he faced after he was accused of excessive force in an arrest on March 23, 2021.
Former Edmonton police officer gives evidence in his own defence at excessive force trial
Oli Olason is on trial for assault over his alleged conduct in the arrest of Lee Van Beaver just after midnight on March 23, 2021.
Edmonton police officers testify at trial for constable accused of excessive force
A jury watched security footage of the arrest, which took place in an alley in the Ritchie neighbourhood, several times as witnesses, including police officers who were also at the scene, gave evidence.