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Linda Richardson

Linda Richardson is a freelance journalist who has been covering Sault Ste. Marie's courts and other local news for more than 45 years.

Recent Work by Linda

Guilty plea for man spotted on railway tracks carrying stolen catalytic converter

Guilty plea for man spotted on railway tracks carrying stolen catalytic converter

28-year-old convicted of five offences hopes 'to put this behind him'
Former Algoma U prof pleads guilty to assaulting four international students

Former Algoma U prof pleads guilty to assaulting four international students

Michael Lajoie took it upon himself to 'punish' students for alleged plagiarism — kicking them in the buttocks and, in one instance, hitting a student with a wooden stick 20 times.
Teen stabbing victim let out 'bloodcurdling' scream: witness

Teen stabbing victim let out 'bloodcurdling' scream: witness

Trial continues for Elliot Lake man charged with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing a teen girl when he was 16; victim's dad testifies he 'was all over town' looking for suspect
'He ran away and never looked back': Victim takes stand in attempted murder trial

'He ran away and never looked back': Victim takes stand in attempted murder trial

A young Elliot Lake man is on trial for allegedly stabbing a teenage girl when he was 16
Life sentence for Toronto drug dealer who killed man near Wawa

Life sentence for Toronto drug dealer who killed man near Wawa

Appearing in a Sault Ste. Marie courtroom, Houssein Hassan gave a tearful apology to victim's family; 'I'm sorry for everything I've done. I'm trying to change myself'
Snowmobiler knew he wasn't supposed to be operating a vehicle

Snowmobiler knew he wasn't supposed to be operating a vehicle

He was convicted of dangerous driving, flight from police, driving while prohibited, and breach of probation
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