News roundup — February 3, 2012

By Canadian Lawyer
Feb 03, 2012 / Share
Canada

Shafia patriarch wields influence from jail cell, The Globe and Mail

Vancouver tycoon gets probation after confining prostitute, The Province

Accused in Calgary murder trial told police he 'shot the guy in the head', The Calgary Herald

United States

Judge orders hearing on Loughner's competency, Reuters

Appeals court sanctions Calif. lawyers behind 9-11 conspiracy case, Reuters

International

NZ court denies bail to Megaupload founder, Reuters

UN court orders life sentence to Khmer Rouge prison chief, Reuters