News roundup — January 22, 2013

By Mallory Hendry
Jan 22, 2013 / Share
Canada

Crown to appeal B.C. Supreme Court ruling striking down part of federal human smuggling law, Vancouver Sun

Canadian man on trial in Philippines shoots lawyer, physician in court, The National Post

Edmonton man acquitted 20 years after stepson's false accusations, Calgary Herald


United States

Family takes legal action over kindergartner's suspension over toy gun, Reuters

Former Illinois governor charged with corruption to leave jail Jan. 30, Reuters


International


Prosecutors wants stiffer sentence for former Liberian president for crimes against humanity, Reuters

Indonesian court sentenceds British woman to death for smuggling cocaine, Reuters