News roundup — January 8, 2013

By Mallory Hendry
Jan 08, 2013 / Share
Canada

Court to decide if Ottawa is responsible for negotiating with Métis, The Globe and Mail

Judge troubled over Sarnia police force's refusal to act on rail blockade, Vancouver Sun

Rob Ford's lawyer blasts ruling that ousted mayor from office, National Post


United States


Federal judge lets biggest medical marijuana shop in San Francisco stay open, Reuters

Plot to kill judge, others, sends Alaskan couple to jail, Reuters


International

Man suspected of attack on U.S. consulate in Libya released over lack of evidence, lawyer says, Reuters

Appeal judge finds Burundi journalist guilty of lesser charge, reduces life sentence, Reuters