Posted: Feb 26, 2021 5:00 AM CT | Last Updated: February 26
The Yellowknife courthouse. Justice Charbonneau has acknowledged that the five-year sentence was on the 'very very low end.' She later said she is bound by a Supreme Court of Canada ruling that requires Judges to follow the joint submission, unless it seriously impedes the administration of justice. (Walter Strong/CBC)
Justice Louise Charbonneau sentenced Tariq St Croix Thursday to five years in jail and three years probation for "brutally" stabbing his ex-wife on New Year's Eve two years ago.
St Croix pleaded guilty to breaking and entering and aggravated assault in N.W.T. Supreme Court. The Crown prosecutor and defence lawyers jointly recommended a five-year sentence.