Courthouse Stories

A newsletter about due process told mostly through real-life trials. Occasional prequels and sequels

By Ann Brocklehurst

Back to court in the Barry and Honey Sherman case

The Toronto Star continues its quest to get search warrant documents unsealed and learn more about the fruitless investigation into the billionaire…

Nov 4, 2024 • Ann Brocklehurst

Verdict in the Frank Stronach trial

Here’s the full judgment from the Frank Stronach trial.

Jun 19 • Ann Brocklehurst

Hockey Canada sexual assault trial: Verdict and full ruling of Justice Maria Carroccia

Read the 91-page ruling in R. v. McLeod, et al., 2025 ONSC 4319

Jul 25, 2025 • Ann Brocklehurst

Discuss the upcoming Hockey Canada trial verdict

The judge’s decision in the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial is due this Thursday. Join a discussion on how journalists cover sexual assault and the…

Jul 21, 2025 • Ann Brocklehurst

Courthouse Stories live video reveals a DNA scoop in the Sherman case

Plus we explore the controversy over coincidences

Apr 21, 2025 • Ann Brocklehurst

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Solving murders with forensic genetic genealogy

The DNA: ID podcasts features in-depth reporting on police investigations using genetic genealogy

Aug 4, 2024 • Ann Brocklehurst

Questions about the Barry and Honey Sherman case: Part 7

Have the police re-started their investigation?

Nov 19, 2023 • Ann Brocklehurst

Ex-FBI profiler Julia Cowley looks at the murders of Honey and Barry Sherman

Julia Cowley is a retired FBI agent and profiler.

Oct 24, 2023 • Ann Brocklehurst