Outrage Over Parole Granted to Man Convicted of Killing Indigenous Woman in Ontario

Indigenous families and community leaders are condemning the parole decision for a man convicted of murdering an Indigenous woman in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Critics argue the release constitutes a miscarriage of justice and highlight systemic failures in notifying victims’ families.

31 Aug, 20:36 — 1 Sept, 01:23

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Why this matters

The case highlights systemic issues in Canada's justice system regarding Indigenous victims and the parole process. Barbara Kentner's death was widely condemned as a hate crime, and the parole decision has reignited calls for reform in how Indigenous families are informed and involved in parole proceedings.

Key entitiesBrayden Bushby Barbara Kentner Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation Thunder Bay

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What sources agree on

Brayden Bushby was convicted of manslaughter for throwing a trailer hitch at two women from a passing vehicle in Thunder Bay
Barbara Kentner, an Indigenous woman, was killed in the attack
Bushby was granted full parole
Family and First Nation leaders expressed anger and outrage over the parole decision

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Brayden Bushby was convicted of manslaughter

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The attack involved throwing a trailer hitch from a passing vehicle

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Bushby was granted full parole

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The family was not notified of the parole hearing

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Emphasizes the family's anger over not being notified of the parole hearing

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Frames the parole as a 'miscarriage of justice' and highlights First Nation leaders' calls for accountability

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Specific details about the parole hearing process and notification requirements

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cbcHigh9h ago

First Nation leaders call parole for man guilty in Thunder Bay, Ont., trailer-hitch death 'miscarriage of justice'

First Nation leaders are seeking accountability following the full parole of Brayden Bushby, who was found guilty in the manslaughter of Barbara Kentner of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation. Members of Kentner's family were among those marching in Ottawa on Monday. The 34-year-old faced medical complications in the months after she was struck by a trailer hitch thrown at her from a moving vehicle in Thunder Bay in 2017.

By Sarah Law

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globe-and-mailHigh4h ago

Family of Indigenous woman killed in hate-fuelled attack angry they weren’t notified of killer’s parole

Brayden Bushby was convicted of manslaughter after throwing a trailer hitch at two women from a passing vehicle in Thunder Bay

By Willow Fiddler

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First report: cbc · 31 Aug, 20:36|Full coverage: 2 · 5h|Window: 5h

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cbc31 Aug, 20:36First to report

First Nation leaders call parole for man guilty in Thunder Bay, Ont., trailer-hitch death 'miscarriage of justice'

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globe-and-mail1 Sept, 01:23Latest update

Outrage Over Parole Granted to Man Convicted of Killing Indigenous Woman in Ontario

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First Nation leaders call parole for man guilty in Thunder Bay, Ont., trailer-hitch death 'miscarriage of justice'

Family of Indigenous woman killed in hate-fuelled attack angry they weren’t notified of killer’s parole

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First Nation leaders call parole for man guilty in Thunder Bay, Ont., trailer-hitch death 'miscarriage of justice'

Family of Indigenous woman killed in hate-fuelled attack angry they weren’t notified of killer’s parole

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