RCMP abuse case

A former RCMP officer has apoligized in court for being what he called a monster.

The 45 year old Mountie can’t be named to protect the identity of his son whom he tortured and starved in the basement of the family’s Ottawa area home.

He delivered the apology at his sentencing hearing, telling the boy; who is 15 now, he’s sorry for his cruel and barbaric behaviour.  The judge reserved decision on the sentenced which could reach a maximum of 23 years.

Family members who were in court dismissed his show of remorse as crocodile tears.

Senate scandal

Beleaguered Senator Don Meredith refuses to resign over a sexual relationship with a teenage girl.

The Senate ethics officer says Meredith failed to uphold the highest standards of dignity inherent to the position of senator with the affair.  The 52 year old Meredith admitted to having sex with the girl only after she turned 18.  He told the Canadian Press he’s sorry for his moral failure but he will not be rushed into a decision about his future.