NWT judge quashes child sex assault mandatory minimum
The mandatory minimum sentence for offenders who have sex with a person under the age of 16 has been quashed by the territory’s most senior judge. More »
Judge again questions sentencing options for sex offenders
Days after a slamming a lack of NWT treatment options for offenders, a judge asked if federal sentencing rules make "second-class victims" of Indigenous women. More »
'Lock your doors at night,' judge warns Tuk residents
Judge Donovan Molloy expressed dismay at the lack of treatment options for a sex offender with FASD being released back into the Tuktoyaktuk community. More »
Sutherland 'not accredited gym coach' when he sent photos to girl
Ricky Lee Sutherland had no formal coaching certification when he sent a 17-year-old gymnast explicit images in 2017, a lawyer revealed. He awaits sentencing. More »
Darcy Oake pleads guilty to trafficking as trial starts
Darcy Oake pleaded guilty to trafficking furanyl fentanyl but remains on trial for three other charges, including criminal negligence causing bodily harm. More »
Details emerge of house arrest for Behchokǫ̀ senior who stole funds
The 64-year-old, who stole more than $120,000, can't pay it back. He'll spend two years under house arrest with exceptions for emergencies, church, and errands. More »
Whatì man sets fire to 17-year-old ex-partner's home
A 23-year-old man received a two-year sentence after assaulting his 17-year-old former partner, then setting fire to her home as her 11-year-old sister hid. More »
NWT must provide 'comfort and safety' from sex offenders – judge
A judge is continuing his call for better ways of handling repeat sexual offenders in NWT communities. The case in question involves a resident of Tukoyaktuk. More »
Peter Charlie Tsetta found guilty of raping two women
A Yellowknife courtroom erupted in sobs and screams on Friday morning as a man was found guilty of raping two women and forcibly confining one of them. More »
Gambling addict plundered Tłı̨chǫ scholarship funds
Joseph Charles Beaverho will spend two years under house arrest for the fraudulent misappropriation of $120,000. His crimes happened at least seven years ago. More »
Former Norman Wells mayor fined for cocaine possession
Nathan Watson at last appeared in a Yellowknife courtroom for sentencing on Tuesday. The now-notorious former Norman Wells mayor received a $2,000 fine. More »
Minimum term for internet luring constitutional, says judge
Former Yellowknife bylaw officer and gymnastics coach Ricky Lee Sutherland will spend at least one year in jail after a judge denied his charter challenge. More »