‘Don’t let me down, sir‘: Judge gives man no prison time in ‘mercy killing’ of husband | Unpublished
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Author: Nicholas Kohler
Publication Date: February 17, 2026 - 17:39

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‘Don’t let me down, sir‘: Judge gives man no prison time in ‘mercy killing’ of husband

February 17, 2026
Philippe Hébert will serve no time in prison following his guilty plea to manslaughter in the homicide of his husband and partner for over 40 years, Richard Rutherford, a judge has ruled. Read More


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