Controversial Sentence for Journalism Student’s Killer Leaves Family Outraged

Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 8:20 pm

The community watches in disbelief as a journalism student’s killer, James Galinato, receives a sentence that critics argue fails to match the gravity of his crime. Outraged family members decry a justice system that seemed to cut corners while crediting extra time, leaving a bitter aftertaste of injustice.

torontosun.com / MANDEL: Mom of slain journalism student decries killer’s sentence

Annie Bergeron was waiting for justice. But she’s learned that’s a fool’s game. James Galinato, the man who shot her son Olivier Dundas to death for no reason while out with friends on a Saturday night on Jan. 8, 2022, was sentenced to 10 years for manslaughter — but was given credit after credit…

torontosun.com / MANDEL: Journalism student’s killer sentenced to less than 4 more years in prison

James Galinato sentenced to 10 years in prison for manslaughter, but with credit has 44 months to serve

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