Article contentMarwan Tabbara, a Member of Parliament who left the Liberal caucus after it was revealed he is facing serious criminal charges, which were kept secret for months, had a fleeting court date Friday. Despite the brevity of the morning appearance, there is progress in the case, court heard. Try refreshing your browser, or Sitting MP Marwan Tabbara has court hearing for assault, harassment and break and enter charges Back to videoTabbara’s lawyer asked for the case to be scheduled for Oct. 23 for the next appearance, as “productive discussions” between the MP’s counsel and the Crown attorney’s office in Toronto are continuing. The request was consented to by the Crown and granted by Justice of the Peace Walter Rojek. Tabbara, 35, the MP for Ontario riding Kitchener South-Hespeler, was charged with two counts of assault, one count of break and enter and commit an indictable offence, and one count of criminal harassment on April 10.

Source: National Post September 25, 2020 14:40 UTC