Tooba Yahya, right, and her husband Mohammad Shafia are being sued by their former lawyer for allegedly failing to pay legal fees. The couple was convicted in 2012 of four counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of their daughters and Shafia's first wife. ( Sean Kilpatrick / THE CANADIAN PRESS )A couple convicted of killing their three teenage daughters and another family member are being sued by the woman’s former lawyer, who alleges he is owed nearly $135,000 in legal fees. Aside from the legal fees he alleges he is owed, Crowe is also seeking nearly $9,000 in interest. Read more:Shafia family say murder convictions tainted by honour-killing expert Crowe alleges he has “repeatedly requested payment” but received nothing after the February 2012 cheque.

Source: thestar March 22, 2017 13:30 UTC