Northern Manitoba man spared jail, given $2 fine for assault on girl
A Norway House man who admitted to forcing his way into a house and assaulting a 12-year-old girl has been spared from jail and was instead fined $2. A Norway House man who admitted to forcing his way into a house and assaulting a 12-year-old girl has been spared from jail and was instead fined $2. A judge said the case highlights "very troubling and concerning shortfalls" in how justice continues to be administered in Manitoba’s north. "I am satisfied that one of the biggest contributors to the problems in this case is related to workload and resources," said provincial court Judge M...
Source: winnipegfreepress.com