News roundup — February 6, 2013

By Mallory Hendry
Feb 06, 2013 / Share
Canada

Federal Court of Canada rules in favour of U.S. war deserter, sends case back to immigration, Vancouver Sun

RCMP officer faces charges after hitting, killing teenager with speeding cruiser, Calgary Herald

Legal fees for Ashley Smith inquest have cost Ottawa at least $3.6M, sources say, Toronto Star


United States


Top N.Y. judge calls on lawmakers to overhaul bail system as it is 'unfair to poor', Reuters

California Supreme Court tries to determine 'hazy' pot laws, Reuters


International

Prosecutor, ally of Iran's Ahmadinejad released from prison after two days in unexplained arrest, Reuters

 Germany's education minister takes court action to fight plagiarism ruling, Reuters