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Slenderman Attempted Murder Suspect Still Believes the Myth According to Attorney

Slenderman attempted murder, teenagers on trial
Slenderman attempted murder, teenagers on trial

The two teenagers on trial for the Slenderman attempted murder have said that the crime happened because of the imaginary Internet bogeyman, and the attorney for one of the two young girls has said that his client still believes that this fictional online character exists and is real. This may be just a ploy to try and minimize the responsibility for the crime that his client is facing, or it could be the truth and the teenager may actually be mentally ill. When the Slenderman attempted murder case first occurred it was a crime that shocked the world. Two 12 year old girls lured a friend and then stabbed her numerous times in an attempt to kill her, and both teenagers on trial have said that the motive behind the crime was to please Slenderman.

Attorney Anthony Cotton is representing Morgan Geyser in the Slenderman attempted murder trial, and he believes that the two teenagers on trial are mentally ill and need mental help instead of prison time. Cotton stated in court “She still believes in fictional characters. When a person believes in fictional characters, makes it difficult for them to assist in their defense.” In August Geyser was found to be incompetent, and she was sent to the Winnebago Mental Health Institute by the court. After receiving treatment the psychiatrists who were evaluating Geyser found that she had regained competency and could be tried for the crimes that the two teenagers on trial committed. The other defendant in the Slenderman attempted murder trial, Anissa Weier, was originally found competent to stand trial.

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Breaking News Canada

20 Year Old Man Receives No Jail Time in Child Pornography Case With a High Profile

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child pornography, lack of jail time

Many are shocked at a criminal sentence which seems incredibly light for charges of child pornography, with no jail time at all given to the 20 year old defendant. The two defendants in the case and the victim are all unnamed in the media due to a publication ban which forbids the media from identifying the individuals. The man sentenced was under 18 years old when the crime occurred, and his case was handled by the juvenile court so his identity is protected. The case centered around the male taking pictures of a friend who was engaged in sex with a minor. In the photo the girl is seen vomiting out of a window, and the friend is engaged in a sex act with the female while giving the camera a thumbs up.

The child pornography case became high profile, especially after the female in the picture committed suicide due to being bullied when the photo was circulated among her friends and peers. The age of the victim when she killed herself was just 18 years old. Defense attorneys requested that the impact statements from family members of the victim be disregarded because the family blamed the defendant for the suicide of the girl, and pointed out that the defendant was not charged with this. The judge responded “Are you seriously trying to say that you don’t want this court to consider what happened to (the victim) after this photo was taken? The defendant received no jail time, just 12 months of probation and a sexual harassment class in order to keep the conviction from staying on his record.

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Breaking News Canada

Fake Soldier’s Wife Describes Threats and Harassment

fake soldier, threats and harassment
fake soldier, threats and harassment

A man from West Quebec has been accused of impersonating a soldier during a ceremony for Remembrance Day which was held at the National War Memorial, and since his actions as a fake soldier were discovered his wife complains that they have been receiving threats and harassment. According to a woman who confirmed her status as the wife of Franck Gervais but would not reveal her name “We’re not going to respond to questions at the moment.” The ceremony was broadcast last Tuesday on national television, and Diana Swain was reporting for CBC. When Swain interviewed a male in a Royal Canadian Regiment senior non commissioned officer uniform who gave his identity as Sgt. Franck Gervais one man noticed that something was funny about the individual. When Warrant Officer Michael Womanck saw the interview he was quick to notice several uniform discrepancies, and he used social media to spread the word about his suspicions.

Gervais was identified as the fake soldier, and his wife said that the anger, threats, and harassment are understandable. Mrs. Gervais also said that the negative attention is hard to handle, and that the entire situation is a shame. The fake soldier would not discuss the situation and stayed inside the home out of sight. The Department of National Defence sent a statement to the Sun which read “The Department of National Defence has no indication Gervais is a member of the military.” The statement continued with “Falsely impersonating a Canadian Armed Forces member is an issue to be taken seriously and is covered under section 419 of the Criminal Code of Canada. Such activities are a disservice to the proud men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces, who earn the right to wear their uniforms through their hard work and the sacrifices they make for our country.”

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Bomb Threat in Downtown Fort MacMurray Causes Evacuation

bomb threat, Fort MacMurray
bomb threat, Fort MacMurray

A bomb threat was made Thursday, and this led to a Safeway in downtown Fort MacMurray being evacuated. This type of threat is not common in the remote area, however local police it seriously until the matter can be fully investigated and the possibility of a bomb is eliminated. A phone call to the RCMP at around noon on Thursday detailed a bomb threat at the downtown Safeway location, and the RCMP quickly responded. He call caused officers to be on high alert while they were investigating, and the grocery store was completely evacuated. Local officers were also used to direct traffic in the area away from the plaza that surrounds the grocery store. The police were finished investigating by 1:45 pm. And they gave the order to stand down as no explosives were found on the property.

According to the RCMP in Fort MacMurray the entire store and surrounding property was carefully searched and no explosive residue or bomb devices were found. Eventually the Safeway was reopened to the public, and the investigation will continue. The RCMP is asking the public to come forward and provide information about the bomb threat, and the public can also contact Crime Stoppers if they know something that should be passed along to law enforcement. The RCMP have thanked the public for cooperating during the evacuation, and someone knows who called in the bomb threat in Fort MacMurray and why. The call resulted in wasted manpower and resources, and the person responsible for making the bomb threat could face criminal charges and financial penalties for their actions.

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Breaking News Canada

Training Death Takes Private Steven Allen

training death, Private Steven Allen
training death, Private Steven Allen

The recent training death of Private Steve Allen has many wondering how this could happen. The 20 year old soldier was conducting a training exercise in Wainwright when the tactical structure that he was inside collapsed, killing Private Allen and wounding another soldier who was also in the structure at the time. The accident occurred at the 3rd Canadian Division Training Centre. Immediately following the accident the gravely injured soldier was air transported to the University Hospital in Edmonton but he passed away from the injuries that he had received. Exactly what happened is still being investigated by the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service and all of the facts are not fully known at this time. 3rd Canadian Division and Joint Task Force West Commander Brigadier-General Wayne Eyre said “The loss of any soldier is devastating to the military community and our condolences go out to his family and friends.”

When told of the news of the training death of Private Steven Allen condolences were offered by Prime Minister Stephen Harper “An investigation will be conducted into the circumstances surrounding this incident to ensure that every precaution is taken to protect the safety and security of our soldier. I learned with deep sadness today that Private Steven Allen passed away.” Minister of National Defence Rob Nicholson stated “I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Pte. Allen and those affected by this tragedy, including all base personnel. I also offer my prayers for a speedy recovery to the second soldier injured in the same accident.”

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Breaking News Canada

Quebec Train Derailment Leaves Conductor Missing

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Quebec, train derailment

A train derailment in Quebec has resulted in a conductor missing, and the train was pulling empty cars or the result of the derailment could have been much worse. The Quebec North Shore and Labrador locomotive jumped the tracks on Thursday morning, and the train plunged down a steep embankment and ended up in the river at a location close to Sept-Iles. There was aerial footage of the accident, and this footage shows that the engine plus at least seven of the cars that were attached to the engine had left the railroad tracks and went over the edge. The cause of the train derailment in Quebec is believed to be a mudslide, which came down from above the tracks and caused an impact with the train.

The locomotive that was involved in the Quebec train derailment was located in the Moose River, where the engine was submerged. According to the Iron Ore Company of Canada “ The conductor is unaccounted for and his family has been notified. Our first priority is locating our employee.” The name of the conductor has not been released. The train derailment occurred in a remote area, and divers were sent to the location in order to search for the missing conductor but they have had no luck so far. It is not known so far if there were any other employees on the train or if anyone was injured in the accident. The tracks where the train left the rails is very difficult to get to, and the train tracks are basically the only transportation in the area.