Lawyer wants Cree identity considered in sentence for N.S. prison hostage-taking
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- A Nova Scotia judge is scheduled to sentence a woman who has been in prison since she was 15 for unlawful confinement. Her lawyer is requesting that her Cree identity be considered in the sentencing.
- This case highlights the intersection of Indigenous identity and the justice system, raising questions about how cultural background influences legal outcomes.
- The ongoing discussions around sentencing in similar cases reflect broader societal debates about justice, rehabilitation, and the treatment of Indigenous individuals within the legal framework.
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