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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
VIDEO: Man 'sorry' for splashing stranger with gasoline, lighting him on fire

VIDEO: Man 'sorry' for splashing stranger with gasoline, lighting him on fire

Judge said summer attack, which led to 18-month jail sentence, fuelled 'perception that it's not safe' to be downtown (WARNING: Some viewers may find video disturbing)
Combo of court orders for man carrying handgun at McDonald's

Combo of court orders for man carrying handgun at McDonald's

20-year-old pleaded guilty to possession of a restricted firearm after being arrested last summer at Trunk Road McDonald's with a 9mm handgun in his backpack
Jury delivers guilty verdict in stabbing of teen girl in northern Ontario

Jury delivers guilty verdict in stabbing of teen girl in northern Ontario

Accused, who was 16 at time, texted to "Vendetta," a Texas woman he met while playing online games, including Dungeons & Dragons: "think I'm going to get rid of her tonight"
Teen stabbing victim let out 'bloodcurdling' scream: witness

Teen stabbing victim let out 'bloodcurdling' scream: witness

Trial continues for Elliot Lake man charged with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing a teen girl when he was 16; victim's dad testifies he 'was all over town' looking for suspect
Jail time for Ont. man who burned down house during drug-fuelled party

Jail time for Ont. man who burned down house during drug-fuelled party

Man who poured gas on himself and another person sentenced to six-and-a-half years; 'If there's anything I am guilty of, it's being drunk and being clumsy and being an idiot'
Sault soccer player gets house arrest for punching opponent in face

Sault soccer player gets house arrest for punching opponent in face

Assault victim endured fractured orbital bone and 18 stitches above right eye; a sentence less severe than house arrest would send 'wrong message to the community,' judge says
Life sentence for Toronto drug dealer who killed man near Wawa

Life sentence for Toronto drug dealer who killed man near Wawa

Appearing in a Sault Ste. Marie courtroom, Houssein Hassan gave a tearful apology to victim's family; 'I'm sorry for everything I've done. I'm trying to change myself'
Downtown Timmies ban part of sentence for woman with lengthy record

Downtown Timmies ban part of sentence for woman with lengthy record

30 charges accumulated in the past three and a half years, with more added Monday
Man admits killing and dismembering 62-year-old roommate

Man admits killing and dismembering 62-year-old roommate

36-year-old pleaded guilty to manslaughter in what the Crown said was 'a particularly sad case'
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