Calgary

Calgary Jury Delivers Mixed Verdicts in High-Profile Alley Murder Trial

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Calgary, Canada — After nearly an entire day of deliberation, a Calgary jury handed down its verdict in a high-profile murder case, convicting 31-year-old Devon Shedrick of first-degree murder and his acquaintance, 46-year-old Laura Lavorato, of manslaughter. The decision arrived late Tuesday following an intense courtroom battle centered around the 2022 death of 34-year-old Shawn McCormack. McCormack’s life was brutally ended in June 2022 when he was fatally shot and his body subsequently abandoned in an alley in the affluent neighborhood of Upper Mount Royal. This grim discovery prompted an investigation that eventually led to … Read more

Calgary Film Festival 2024 Crowns its Victors: Over $60K Awarded, with Oscar Buzz for Canadian Gems!

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Calgary, Canada – The Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced the winners of its 2024 awards, presenting over $60,000 in prizes to 12 distinguished films, with one receiving a significant opportunity for an Oscar nomination bypassing the usual theatrical requirements. Among the high-profile winners was the short film “The Assistant,” directed by Pierre Llanos, which captured the Short Film Grand Jury Prize. This award notably simplifies the path for an Academy Award nomination by exempting it from standard theatrical screening obligations. The festival’s top accolade for emerging Canadian talent was bestowed upon Matthew Rankin … Read more

Calgary Lawyer Nyall DaBreo Charged with Assault Using a Vehicle in Domestic Incident

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Calgary, Canada — Calgary criminal lawyer Nyall DaBreo, 30, has found himself entangled in legal difficulties following a domestic incident involving assault with a weapon. Court documents reveal that the charge stemmed from an incident on March 16, where it is alleged that DaBreo used a vehicle as a weapon against Charmaine Jacobs. During a recent court session presided over by Justice Gordon Putnam, DaBreo’s lawyer, John Hooker, requested an adjournment for the case, pushing the proceedings to a later date next week. DaBreo, who was granted release under strict conditions including no contact with … Read more

City Teen’s Bail Bid Halted as Lawyer Awaits Disclosure in Calgary Zoo Machete Attack Case

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CALGARY, Canada – A teenage boy in Calgary is awaiting disclosure of evidence in connection with a machete attack that took place in the parking lot of the city’s zoo. The lawyer for the teen, identified as James Wyman, stated that they have not yet received complete disclosure on the allegations related to the incident that occurred on Boxing Day. They are currently waiting to receive the missing information to determine if a bail bid can be made. Mr. Wyman’s defense counsel, Thomas Scholten, informed the youth court Justice Lillian McLellan that his client is … Read more