Halifax Alehouse
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‘Nobody wins today’: Ex-bouncer found guilty of manslaughter in Halifax Alehouse deathAlexander Pishori Levy, 40, was charged in the death of Ryan Sawyer, 31. Levy previously testified he applied a chokehold on Sawyer outside the bar during a scuffle.CanadaNov 26, 2025
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Halifax Alehouse death: Bouncer’s lawyer argues self-defence, Crown says ‘fit of rage’While the Crown described the deadly events of Dec. 24, 2022, as the result of a 'fit of rage,' the defence told the court the victim's death was 'not a foreseeable outcome.'CanadaOct 21, 2025
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Halifax Alehouse death: Ex-bouncer testifies chokehold was meant to ‘put him to sleep’A former Halifax bouncer on trial for manslaughter testified he used a chokehold on the night in question because it was safer than throwing punches.CanadaOct 15, 2025
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Halifax Alehouse death: Trial hears victim put in ‘chokehold’ by bouncer, turned limpThe trial for a former bar security officer charged with manslaughter continued Tuesday, with testimony from paramedics, bar staff, and a cousin of the victim.CrimeOct 7, 2025
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Petition to save Halifax Alehouse building from demolition gains momentumA petition launched by the Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia to save the Halifax Alehouse from demolishment is gaining momentum.CanadaFeb 10, 2025
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Family of Ontario man who died outside Halifax Alehouse launches lawsuit against barThe family of a Ajax, Ont. man, who died outside a Halifax bar, have filed a lawsuit against the bar, alleging it was negligent in employing the bouncer accused of killing him.CanadaFeb 1, 2024
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Halifax Alehouse bouncer charged in December homicide of Ryan Michael SawyerA 37-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in the death of Ryan Michael Sawyer, after he turned himself in at the Halifax police's headquarters on Gottingen Street.CanadaAug 16, 2023
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Halifax Alehouse faces Liquor Control Act infractions after December homicideThe Halifax Alehouse is facing two infractions under Nova Scotia’s Liquor Control Act following an investigation by the Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel and Tobacco Division.CanadaMay 16, 2023
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Halifax police seek witness in Christmas Eve homicide of Ryan Michael SawyerHalifax Regional Police are looking to identify a potential witness in the death of Ryan Michael Sawyer who 'may have information that could assist the investigation.'CrimeJan 25, 2023
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Halifax Alehouse staff members face charges in connection with alleged October assaultTwo staff members at the Halifax Alehouse are scheduled to appear in court next week on assault charges after an alleged incident in October.CanadaJan 20, 2023
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