News roundup — August 16, 2012

By Mallory Hendry
Aug 16, 2012 / Share
Canada

Not enough evidence to charge Mayor Ford with careless driving, say Toronto Police, Globe and Mail

Saskatoon firefighters charged with assaulting cops, suspended from workVancouver Sun

Alleged Eaton Centre shooter to have same lawyer as Rafferty, Globe and Mail


United States

Federal judge criticized for comments on civil liberties of Muslim Americans, Reuters

Pennsylvania judge upholds controversial voter identification law, Reuters


International

Bahraini judge hands down harsh sentence to anti-government protester, Reuters

Defense lawyers argue no grounds for criminal case against jailed ex-Prime Minister of Ukraine, Reuters