Royson James

Royson James is a municipal affairs columnist for the Toronto Star.

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The man who gave me a platform at The Toronto Star is dead @ 75. I loved everything John Honderich. He’s why Star blue runs through my veins. RIP JAH.

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One day. Justice served. Breathe, people.

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All 3 charges. Chauvin guilty.

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Guilty.

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#twestdatenight getting a jump on Valentines

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But she says not a mumbling word - only quietly bobs and bops to some inner music.

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Elaine Biddersingh accepts the 16-year sentencing with a crazed display of grins and grimaces

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Elaine Biddersingh not eligible for parole for 16 years, Judge rules.

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Nothing Elaine's done indicate genuine remorse, Judge says.

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Accept some consideration should be given to fact she "solved" the cold case murder. But she accepted no responsibility.

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Accepts fact Elaine has no criminal record and is not a threat. But that is only mitigating fact he has accepted.

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Judge now seems to be presenting arguments for a very long period of parole ineligibilty

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It appears only avenue of mercy the judge can now call on is the fact Elaine was the one who told police of Melonie's death 17 years later

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Elaine went further than "failed to protect" Melonie. Participated in the abuse, though judge believes Everton the dad was the principal.

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Judge points out Elaine has not apologized or shown any remorse in Melonie's death.

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Sliding scale based on gravity of offence and degree of responsibility of the guilty. Is the person the principal offender?

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Only issue in sentencing is how long she'll be in prison before eligible for parole. 10 years or up to 25 years.

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Judge's voice appears to break as he reads victim impact statement from Melonie's mom in Jamaica

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Elaine waves off the judge as he methodically rejects all the defence arguments. Wags finger at Detective Ryan. Sneers at jurors in audience

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Judge says Elaine meant for Melonie to die or suffer harm that might kill her.