New Brunswick's top judge expressed concerns during Dennis Oland's appeal of his murder conviction on Tuesday about how the trial was conducted last year. Veniot may have crossed a line in his remarks to the jury by speculating about what transpired between Dennis Oland and his father. Drapeau said he was "intrigued" by the argument and noted Crown counsel, in particular, have "special obligations defence lawyers don't." His three defence lawyers are seeking to have the verdict quashed and either an acquittal entered or a new trial ordered. Dennis Oland was the last known person to see him alive, during a meeting at his office the night before.

Source: CBC News October 18, 2016 22:53 UTC