Jurors are expected to continue deliberations today in the trial of Halifax medical student William Sandeson, accused of killing a physics student during a drug deal. The Crown has argued Sandeson planned the murder to alleviate his debts. He is charged with the first-degree murder of 22-year-old Taylor Samson, whose body has never been found. Nova Scotia Supreme Court Justice Josh Arnold gave jurors his final instructions before deliberations began at about 3:30 p.m. Thursday
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Sydney Academy Teacher Removed while Facing Child Luring Charges
A math teacher at a Cape Breton school has been removed from the classroom after being charged with three counts of child luring earlier this week. Forty-year-old Jason David Pentecost is alleged to have committed the offences between February and June. A spokesperson for the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board has confirmed that Pentecost will not be teaching at Sydney Academy High School until a ruling is issued in court. The charges allege Pentecost communicated with two females under the age of 18, via computer, for the purpose of sexual exploitation.