Manitoba chief trial abruptly halted after violent incident outside court

April 7, 2025, 12:21 pm

In a dramatic turn during a high-profile trial, a Manitoba First Nation chief accused of child sexual assault was attacked outside the courthouse, forcing an abrupt adjournment of proceedings. Reports indicate that the violent incident occurred on the second day of the trial, prompting swift police intervention and igniting concerns about courtroom security and community tensions impacting the judicial process. Stakeholders are now calling for immediate measures to ensure safety at future court appearances.

globalnews.ca / Manitoba chief accused of child sex assault attacked outside court, trial halted

The chief of a Manitoba First Nation was attacked outside a Winnipeg courthouse on what was supposed to be the second day of his trial on child sex assault charges.

winnipegfreepress.com / Chief on trial for sexually assaulting child attacked outside court: lawyer

A trial for a First Nations chief accused of sexually assaulting a young girl was abruptly adjourned Monday morning after his lawyer told court her client was assaulted outside the […]

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