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Peter Robinson

Peter Robinson

Barrie's Peter Robinson joined the BarrieToday news team as a court reporter in November 2024. Peter also keeps a close eye on local sports and is the author of Hope and Heartbreak in Toronto, his take on living with the disease of being a Leafs fan. He got his start as a sports reporter covering the Barrie Colts in the late 1990s and still thinks it was his most stressful job to date. He's since held various roles for SCOREGolf, NHL Yearbook, Toronto Star Golf Guide, and Prospects Hockey

Recent Work by Peter

Alleged ticket fraudster back in jail, facing new charges

Alleged ticket fraudster back in jail, facing new charges

Todd Guthrie's most recent charges both for fraud under $5,000 and date back to 2023
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Serial impaired driver pleads guilty in crash that injured passenger

Serial impaired driver pleads guilty in crash that injured passenger

'He has suffered from a number of family tragedies that will be borne out in a pre-sentence report,' says lawyer; sentencing expected Feb. 26
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Man sentenced to year in jail for cocaine-fuelled crime spree that ended in Orillia

Man sentenced to year in jail for cocaine-fuelled crime spree that ended in Orillia

'(He) has negatively affected every aspect of my life,' victim says; court hears Shane Morgan had no criminal record prior to life imploding post-divorce
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Alleged ticket scammer expected to plead guilty next month

Alleged ticket scammer expected to plead guilty next month

Court hears total value of alleged scams was $70,000; Todd Guthrie's next court appearance is Feb. 11
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Amid family tragedy, woman sentenced to house arrest for assault

Amid family tragedy, woman sentenced to house arrest for assault

Shannon Cobet, whose mother, brother and nephew were killed in 2019 crash, got into dispute with multiple victims, including argument over bag of chips
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Accused defiant as Crown goes on offensive in Wasaga rape trial

Accused defiant as Crown goes on offensive in Wasaga rape trial

'Once again, you’re not telling the truth to this court,' Orangeville man testifies; alleged victim will return to court via video link Jan. 24
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Accused says alleged rape at Wasaga house party was consensual sex

Accused says alleged rape at Wasaga house party was consensual sex

Accused tells court he'd met alleged victim several times before and they'd 'bonded' while discussing addiction issues suffered by loved ones; cross-examination continues today
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Teen handed max-plus sentence after videotaping Christmas Day assault, torture

Teen handed max-plus sentence after videotaping Christmas Day assault, torture

'He seemed empowered by (inflicting pain). There was a complete lack of empathy,' says judge; disturbing note also found in youth's jail cell about witness in unrelated murder trial
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Crown seeks lengthy prison term for man who shot victim sitting in luxury car

Crown seeks lengthy prison term for man who shot victim sitting in luxury car

Michael Williams, now 20, has pleaded guilty to 2022 shooting that happened in daytime in peaceful neighbourhood
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Emotional outburst erupts in courtroom after verdict in home invasion

Emotional outburst erupts in courtroom after verdict in home invasion

'I understand their (frustration) and their pain. They are victims in this case, there is no doubt about that. They’ve experienced serious (trauma),' says lawyer
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