News roundup — December 12, 2012

By Mallory Hendry
Dec 12, 2012 / Share
Canada

Quebec filmmaker's gory scenes so realistic, he is on trial for obscene material
, The National Post

Family of notorious robber starts Facebook campaign to oppose life sentence Crown seeks, Chronicle Herald

Lawyer argues scrapping robocalls challenge will have 'chilling effect', Vancouver Sun


United States

Supreme Court judge offers 'rare glimpse' into his role in Stauss-Kahn negotiation, Reuters

Trayvon Martin's killer ordered by judge to keep GPS monitor on, Reuters


International


France plans to deport foreign-born imams, disband radical faith-based groups, Reuters

Putin calls for tougher laws on corruption, flight of capital, Reuters