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

Judge hears how random attack significantly impacted a woman's life

Timmins man with lengthy rap sheet pleads guilty to forcible confinement and seven other charges

Dec 6, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Sentence coming soon for Northern man involved in high-profile Florida 'swatting' incidents

Swatting is no prank . . . his actions resulted in police responding with strong force to both situations

Nov 5, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

'Awful way to die': Man gets life in prison for brutal stabbing of best friend

Convicted of second-degree murder, Brad Southwind was sentenced last week for the 'horrific' stabbing death of Joseph Topping in Elliot Lake in February 2018

Aug 12, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Man pleads guilty in connection to assault of pre-teen

Defence lawyer Eric McCooeye said this wasn't a domestic violence situation

Apr 14, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Timmins man sentenced after ransacking Sault credit union

He also was convicted of seven offences that occurred in Timmins last year

Mar 3, 2023 1:43 PM Read more >

Former Timmins man back in jail after admitting to drug, gun possession

Police discovered the firearms the day after the man assaulted a woman

Sep 10, 2019 12:00 PM Read more >

ONTARIO: HIV sex assault sentencing to go ahead, judge rules

The case centred around the issue of significant risk of bodily harm and whether there was a realistic possibility of transmission

Jun 19, 2018 3:55 PM Read more >

ONTARIO: HIV positive man who didn't tell partners wants conviction reopened

His lawyer says he wants a judge to hear fresh evidence

Jun 19, 2018 9:24 AM Read more >

Elliot Lake cop cleared of final charge

He had been charged with stealing a breathalyzer, but a judge found the OPP detachment had a 'loose culture' when it came to personal use of equipment

Jun 13, 2016 5:32 PM Read more >

Ex to stay on stand as cop's trial resumes next year

The trial adjourned early Wednesday afternoon after the defence lawyer provided the court with information he had just received.

Oct 22, 2015 2:10 PM Read more >