Final arguments today in La Loche deadly shootings case – CBC

Defence expert witnesses say shooter has FASD; Crown wants to cross-examine

Aug 25, 2017

The hearing to help determine whether the La Loche shooter will be sentenced as a youth or adult will stretch into another day due to an unexpected delay.

New evidence mentioned in court Friday has prompted the judge to schedule another day for the hearing on Sept. 1.

“There seems to be issues arising at the last minute,” said Judge Janet McIvor of the delay.
Shooter has FASD: defence witnesses

Two expert witnesses previously called by defence attorney Aaron Fox — psychiatrist Dr. Mansfield Mela and psychologist Dr. Monty Nelson — have signed a letter confirming the shooter has fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), Fox told the courtroom.

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