Authorities say an American man who tried to enter this province with more than 75-thousand images of child pornography has been sentenced to 22 months in jail. The Canada Border Services Agency says Darrin Whittaker of Minnesota pleaded guilty yesterday to possession of child porn and smuggling prohibited goods. Agency investigator Mike Walker says most of the still images and videos of children were found on computer external hard drives.
Walker says the victims range in age from toddlers to teens. He says he could never reveal what he saw in the images as it's quite disturbing.
The 40-year-old Whittaker arrived at the border crossing in Belleville, New Brunswick from Maine on June 16th. The agency found two laptops and 11 of the hard drives in his vehicle.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Team Suspended After Hazing Incident
St. Thomas University suspending the men's volleyball team for the rest of the school year following the death of a team member.
The move comes after the team took part in a hazing attended by Andrew Bartlett, who was found dead in October in Fredericton.
The 21-year-old Bartlett who was born in Saint John had gone to a party with teammates.
Police say criminal activity did not lead to his death, but alcohol played a part in an accidental fall that killed him.
The move comes after the team took part in a hazing attended by Andrew Bartlett, who was found dead in October in Fredericton.
The 21-year-old Bartlett who was born in Saint John had gone to a party with teammates.
Police say criminal activity did not lead to his death, but alcohol played a part in an accidental fall that killed him.
Anti-Bullying Crusader Pleased At The Province's Efforts
A Fredericton anti-bullying activist is pleased the Premier and Education minister will be forming at committee to examine to problem.
Rob Frenette, co-founder of the website Bullying Canada.ca, tells CHSJ News he believes it's essential that parents are part of this process.
He says parents, teachers, students, Department of Education staff and community groups will be included on the committee among others.
Frenette adds the mandate will be to draft legislation and he believes the previous legislation the Government drafted while in opposition will just be ammended.
To see a report on the Bullying summit, click here
Rob Frenette, co-founder of the website Bullying Canada.ca, tells CHSJ News he believes it's essential that parents are part of this process.
He says parents, teachers, students, Department of Education staff and community groups will be included on the committee among others.
Frenette adds the mandate will be to draft legislation and he believes the previous legislation the Government drafted while in opposition will just be ammended.
To see a report on the Bullying summit, click here
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