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Calgary Sun

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MARTIN: Court of Appeal rights a wrong in imposing tougher sentence after heinous attack

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08.05.2026 20

Calgary Sun

Kevin Martin

MARTIN: Court of Appeal rights a wrong in imposing tougher sentence after heinous attack

The assault of an Alberta woman two years ago was horrific. But even more shocking was the four-year sentence handed her assailant. The Alberta Court...

08.05.2026 20

Calgary Herald

Kevin Martin

Martin: Local case an example of scams targeting the elderly

23.04.2026 30

Calgary Sun

Kevin Martin

Martin: Local case an example of scams targeting the elderly

Crimes against those in their waning years of life tend to target the victims' financial stability rather than their physical vulnerability

23.04.2026 30

Calgary Herald

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Martin: Judge considers future of man who preyed on vulnerable women

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10.04.2026 20

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Martin: Judge considers future of man who preyed on vulnerable women

In her lengthy written decision convicting Mantha on six of the 20 charges he originally faced in connection with allegations he sexually assaulted...

10.04.2026 30

Calgary Herald

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Martin: Unrepentant drunk driver will have earned significant punishment

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27.03.2026 40

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Martin: Unrepentant drunk driver will have earned significant punishment

While the urge to drink can be overwhelming and extremely difficult to overcome, the same can't be said for the urge to get behind the wheel while...

27.03.2026 40

Calgary Herald

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Martin: Edmonton Police Service crossed line trying to influence sentencing

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12.03.2026 30

Edmonton Journal

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Martin: Edmonton Police Service crossed line trying to influence sentencing

12.03.2026 30

Calgary Sun

Kevin Martin

Martin: Edmonton Police Service crossed line trying to influence sentencing

Court of King’s Bench Justice Jody Fraser wrote some strong words of criticism recently about the Edmonton Police Service and comments it made about...

12.03.2026 70

Calgary Herald

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MARTIN: Lack of remorse from would-be terrorist raises concerning questions

Earlier this month Calgarian Jamal Borhot was sentenced to 16 years in prison for travelling to Syria more than a decade ago and taking part in the...

26.02.2026 30

Calgary Herald

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MARTIN: Lack of remorse from would-be terrorist raises concerning questions

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26.02.2026 60

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Martin: Lack of answers makes some crimes more disturbing

12.02.2026 30

Calgary Sun

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Martin: Lack of answers makes some crimes more disturbing

Not all crimes can be explained by human nature. Some remain incomprehensible in their lack of a clear motive

12.02.2026 10

Calgary Herald

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Martin: Premier off-base in vilifying the judiciary

29.01.2026 30

Calgary Sun

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Martin: Premier off-base in vilifying the judiciary

29.01.2026 20

Calgary Herald

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Martin: What happened in Minneapolis was not self-defence

15.01.2026 40

Calgary Sun

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Martin: What happened in Minneapolis was not self-defence

There's no question police officers have some latitude when it comes to the use of force, but that doesn't justify the cold-blooded killing of someone...

15.01.2026 30

Calgary Herald

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Martin: Let's clear up some misconceptions regarding Bill C-16

18.12.2025 20

Calgary Sun

Kevin Martin

Martin: Let's clear up some misconceptions regarding Bill C-16

18.12.2025 20

Calgary Herald

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Martin: Judge makes logical ruling in sparing convicted killer prison term in Banff assault

04.12.2025 30

Edmonton Journal

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Martin: Judge makes logical ruling in sparing convicted killer prison term in Banff assault

04.12.2025 30

Calgary Sun

Kevin Martin

Martin: Judge makes logical ruling in sparing convicted killer prison term in Banff assault

04.12.2025 30

Calgary Herald

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Martin: No room for political interference in criminal cases

20.11.2025 20

Calgary Sun

Kevin Martin

Martin: No room for political interference in criminal cases

20.11.2025 20

Calgary Herald

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Martin: Recent case a reminder of the reach of gambling underworld

06.11.2025 20

Calgary Sun

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Martin: Recent case a reminder of the reach of gambling underworld

06.11.2025 30

Calgary Herald

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Martin: Slayings both catastrophic despite difference in outpourings

10.10.2025 30

Calgary Sun

Kevin Martin

Martin: Slayings both catastrophic despite difference in outpourings

While Justice Johanna Price was overwhelmed Tuesday with an unprecedented 75 victim-impact statements during the sentencing hearing for Brogden's...

10.10.2025 30

Calgary Herald

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Martin: Dog owner's lapse in judgment proves costly ... and tragic

25.09.2025 20

Calgary Sun

Kevin Martin

Martin: Dog owner's lapse in judgment proves costly ... and tragic

Hopefully her case will serve as a reminder to pet owners that it's never safe to leave one locked in a vehicle, windows up tightly, before walking...

25.09.2025 30

Calgary Herald

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Kevin Martin: Jordan Jacques-Vetten's killing as senseless as it gets

11.09.2025 30

Calgary Sun

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Martin: Third trial into cop's driving error may not be prudent

15.08.2025 30

Calgary Sun

Kevin Martin

MARTIN: Third trial into cop's driving error may not be prudent

Mooney was attempting to manoeuvre his vehicle into a parking spot when he struck Lagoudis, knocking him to the ground before running over him....

15.08.2025 30

Calgary Herald

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Martin: Optics are terrible for cop's apparent preferential treatment by judicial system

31.07.2025 20

Calgary Sun

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Martin: Optics are terrible for cop's apparent preferential treatment by judicial system

31.07.2025 20

Calgary Herald

Kevin Martin

Martin: Optics are terrible for cop's apparent preferential treatment by judicial system

31.07.2025 30

Calgary Sun

Kevin Martin

Martin: Optics are terrible for cop's apparent preferential treatment by judicial system

31.07.2025 30

Calgary Herald

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MARTIN: Man used chance at rehabilitation to become better killer

17.07.2025 30

Calgary Herald

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Martin: Dangerous-offender ruling caution for con men

03.07.2025 30

Calgary Sun

Kevin Martin

Martin: Dangerous-offender ruling caution for con men

03.07.2025 30

Calgary Herald

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Martin: Questions arise in dramatic crash that cost young girl her life

19.06.2025 20

Calgary Sun

Kevin Martin

Martin: Questions arise in dramatic crash that cost young girl her life

19.06.2025 40

Calgary Herald

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Martin: True story of teen's death may never be known

05.06.2025 20

Edmonton Sun

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Martin: True story of teen's death may never be known

05.06.2025 30

Calgary Sun

Kevin Martin

Martin: True story of teen's death may never be known

05.06.2025 20

Calgary Herald

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Martin: Court order offers temporary peace of mind with high-risk offender's release

22.05.2025 30

Calgary Sun

Kevin Martin

Martin: Court order offers temporary peace of mind with high-risk offender's release

22.05.2025 30

Calgary Herald

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Martin: Recent sex case cautionary tale for teachers

08.05.2025 20

Calgary Sun

Kevin Martin