LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — One of the jurors hearing evidence in the murder-conspiracy trial surrounding the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., has been dismissed for falling asleep in the courtroom. Court of King’s Bench Justice David Labrenz told jurors Friday he became aware the female juror was ...
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Last week, the trial heard about texts that painted a similar picture of rage and determination against any who sought to dismantle the blockade. One message characterized the blockade as “our last stand,” while another person promised to leave only in “a body bag.” A...
For her peace of mind in this and every trial and for her gentle fortitude always, no one who knows her truly, can be anxious in the least. If she has not the material of comfort and consolation within herself there are no such things in any creatures nature. (3) Charles Dickens, ...
Defence lawyers didn't call evidence during the trial, and the accused did not testify. However, in cross-examining witnesses, the defence argued the trio was not guilty because the demonstration involved numerous strong-willed protesters who didn’t always publicly agree and ...
The trial heard Olienick and Carbert believed they were taking a necessary stand against potential tyranny and injustice. While the two men believed their cause just, the judge said, they can't be allowed to take the law into their own hands. ...
He requested a trial by judge and jury. An accused is normally entitled to a preliminary hearing, but the Crown can override that by filing a direct indictment, which has to be approved by the attorney general. “The Crown has prepared a direct indictment in this matter and it...
The Crown has already indicated it plans to try the four men together and a trial date is expected to be set July 11. The four accused were among 14 people charged in February after RCMP found a cache of long guns, handguns, body armour, large amounts of ammunition and hi...