News roundup — December 15, 2011

By Heather Gardiner
Dec 15, 2011 / Share
Canada

B.C. men found guilty of animal cruelty for hanging horse, The Vancouver Sun

Alta. man convicted of murder after ramming truck at crowd, CBC News

N.B. judge recuses himself due to connection with accused's family, The Daily Gleaner

United States

Occupy Wall Street protesters appear in court, Reuters

Investor loses appeal of FCPA conviction over oil deal, Reuters

International

Thai activist jailed for 15 years for insulting monarchy, Reuters

Sentence reduced for ex-colonel convicted in Rwandan genocide, Reuters