Defence Seeks Seven Separate Trials for Richard Mantha, Citing Dissimilarities in Alleged Victims’ Cases
CALGARY, ALBERTA – Court proceedings were delayed for Richard Mantha on Monday as his lawyer seeks to have seven separate trials for him instead of one larger trial involving all seven alleged victims. Defense counsel Kim Arial informed the Alberta Court of Justice that the necessary legal paperwork for the application has yet to be filed due to the size and complexity of the case. Some documentation will be provided to the prosecution and the presiding judge by the end of the day, according to Arial. Crown lawyer Dominique Mathurin stated that the prosecution would … Read more