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Jeremy Hainsworth

Jeremy Hainsworth

Jeremy came to Canada from the U.K. in 1971. He has worked across the media landscape from small-town B.C. newspapers to Vancouver’s big dailies and at The Calgary Herald as senior crime reporter. He has worked with The Canadian Press, Reuters and The Associated Press newswire services and was a Bloomberg News divisional foreign correspondent. A specialist in criminal/legal issues, Jeremy has been a frequent radio and TV news commentator.

Recent Work by Jeremy

Richmond masseur's sexual assault conviction appeal rejected

Richmond masseur's sexual assault conviction appeal rejected

Kuo Liang Paul Chien was convicted in July 2022 of sexually assaulting a woman during a therapeutic massage.
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Woman accused in fatal Vancouver stranger attack under psychiatric care

Woman accused in fatal Vancouver stranger attack under psychiatric care

Lindsay Scott was charged with second-degree murder and assault in the July 2022 death of Justin Mohrman.
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B.C. nurse suspended six months for $23K time theft

B.C. nurse suspended six months for $23K time theft

A Victoria nurse submitted time sheets for unworked hours and falsified the name and signature of the authorizing charge nurse on some of them.
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Same alleged B.C. drug house busted repeatedly

Same alleged B.C. drug house busted repeatedly

Creston RCMP were at one house three times and other locations with search warrants. Prohibited weapons, illicit drugs, evidence of drug trafficking and stolen property were found.
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B.C. woman awarded $2.5M in accident claims

B.C. woman awarded $2.5M in accident claims

Jane Valcourt was injured in car accidents in Abbotsford and Langley.
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B.C. couple's pothole claim dismissed by tribunal

B.C. couple's pothole claim dismissed by tribunal

The Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled the City of Victoria met its duty of care in filling the pothole the day after it was reported.
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B.C. credit card fraud charges could be tossed as accused drags feet

B.C. credit card fraud charges could be tossed as accused drags feet

Joseph Jason Allen has had seven lawyers for more than 70 court appearances involving 30 judges or justices of the peace.
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B.C. man pleads guilty in park stabbing, police assault

B.C. man pleads guilty in park stabbing, police assault

Three victims suffered serious injuries, including stab wounds and punctured organs, from a violent spree in Vancouver's Crab Park.
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B.C. judge may force kidnapping accused to attend court

B.C. judge may force kidnapping accused to attend court

Duoth Techen Garkouth, 19, has refused to leave his cell for video court appearances five or six times.
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B.C. teacher reprimanded for shooting joke

B.C. teacher reprimanded for shooting joke

The teacher must now complete a course on creating a positive learning environment.
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