A lawyer representing the spouse of the man who murdered 22 people in and around Portapique, N.S., last year said Monday her client's right to a fair trial could be jeopardized if portions of a redacted document are unsealed. "I'm not disputing court openness principals," Zita told the court in Port Hawkesbury, N.S. Zita went on to say the release of the Crown's case "could jeopardize the integrity" of the justice system. "The strength of that argument lies in the fact that Ms. Banfield is not just simply an accused before this court. As well, Von Bargen noted that his friend had withdrawn about $475,000 in cash a month before the rampage.

Source: CBC News March 01, 2021 20:29 UTC