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Zip ties, cold air, strip searches: Ont. jail officials probe alleged assault on inmates by guards

Ontario correctional officials are investigating a reported assault by officers in riot gear on dozens of inmates at a provincial jail last year, the ministry of the solicitor general confirmed to CBC News. A lawyer for one of the inmates is seeking to have video of the incident shown in court.

Judge denies Stronach granddaughter's request for records

A judge has denied a request to compel the Stronach Group of companies CEO, Belinda Stronach and others to disclose documents related to any sexual misconduct complaints leveled at founder Frank Stronach.
CBC Investigates

Alleged Toronto ISIS attack plotter lived in Egypt, studied at U.S. college

Mostafa Eldidi, the 26-year-old Toronto man accused of plotting a deadly ISIS-inspired rampage, previously lived in Egypt and once studied at a U.S. university, CBC News has learned. He's facing terrorism charges and conspiracy to commit murder, alongside his father, Ahmed Fouad Mostafa Eldidi.

Stronach civil case highlights Succession-like battle over family's billions

A judges looming decision on whether to compel the Stronach Group to disclose evidence of any coverup of sexual misconduct may yet add a new dimension to a deepening scandal surrounding the multinationals billionaire founder, Frank Stronach.

Van passenger in deadly Highway 401 wrong-way crash near Toronto denied bail

Manpreet Gill, the sole passenger in a cargo van involved in a police chase that ended in a deadly wrong-way crash on Highway 401 near Toronto in April, has been denied bail. Gill, 38, is charged in connection with a liquor store robbery that police say set off the cascade of events.
CBC Investigates

York police sought outside help in Stronach sex assault probe: source

Peel Regional Police began investigating Ontario businessman Frank Stronach after York Regional Police approached their neighbouring agency for assistance, a source told CBC News. The 91-year old, who founded multiple businesses based in York Region, faces 13 charges, including rape.

'Unaccredited analyst' at centre of Olympic drone scandal is senior Canada Soccer official

The Canada Soccer staffer at the centre of the Olympic Games drone scandal appears to have a more formal, seniorrole in the organization than what officials previously let on this week, according to online records reviewed by CBC News.

Police admit they 'lost sight' of speeding van minutes before deadly Highway 401 wrong-way crash

Officers pursuing a robbery suspect driving a cargo van later involved in a deadly wrong-way crash near Toronto initially 'lost sight' of the vehicle minutes before it barrelled onto Highway 401 on April 29, according to a new police report. The van's surviving passenger is due in court Thursday.
CBC Investigates

Murder trial for alleged poison seller Kenneth Law set for Sept. 2025, families told

Alleged poison seller Kenneth Law will stand trial on charges of murder and abetting suicide in the fall of 2025, families of alleged victims have been told. CBC News has learned the families were notified to expect an eight-week trial next year, beginning on Sept. 2.

Sexual offence charges against Frank Stronach stem from 10 alleged victims: source

The new charges announced this week against Ontario billionaire Frank Stronach stem from incidents involving a further seven alleged victims, according to a source with knowledge of the case. This brings the total number of Stronach's alleged sexual assault victims to ten. Stronach is facing 13 charges.