News Clips Featuring Sam Goldstein

From time to time, high-profile court proceedings earn coverage in the news media, and in some cases, receive front-page exposure in newspapers.

Below are some recent news stories of trials in which Sam Goldstein has played a notable role as defence lawyer.

SPECIAL - Sam Goldstein authors a newspaper guest column:

• NATIONAL POST — January 18, 2012:
Diefenbaker for the defence [original newspaper link - a 2nd browser window will open]

• NATIONAL POST — January 11, 2012:
John A. Macdonald at the (other) bar [original newspaper link - a 2nd browser window will open]

Sam Goldstein defends a client on trial for fraud in Barrie, ON:

• TORONTO SUN — December 12, 2011:
Man uses dying kids to line pockets, trial hears | Ruling could have ramifications [a 2nd browser window will open with each link]

Sam Goldstein writes a guest column for prominent legal news site:

• LAW TIMES — November 14, 2011:
Lawyer hoping for conservative new SCC judges [a 2nd browser window will open]

Sam Goldstein is quoted in an online journal for legal professionals:

• ADVOCATE DAILY — March 16, 2011:
Sam Goldstein says domestic violence not an epidemic

Sam Goldstein represents this defendant in a high-profile ongoing case:

• HAMILTON SPECTATOR — February 17, 2011:
Wife says accused 'John Doe' is a good husband

Sam Goldstein's vigorous trial defense of a client — resulting in acquittal — generated significant news coverage in 2008:

• NATIONAL POST — March 15, 2008:
Facebook comes to a head - Young people discover there are real-world consequences for online actions

• NATIONAL POST — March 4, 2008:
Facebook threats showed no intent - Judge issues acquittal

• TORONTO STAR — February 19, 2008:
Facebook comments flippant, threatening trial told

• NATIONAL POST — February 12, 2008:
Facebook postings not serious: defence

In September 2007, Sam Goldstein successfully defended a lawyer who was falsely accused in a drug-related incident while visiting a client held in jail:

• TORONTO STAR — October 4, 2007:
Lawyer cleared of sneaking pot into Don Jail