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Accused serial rapist Richard Mantha fires defence lawyers

Hard-to-hear testimony was delivered from a second woman that came forward in the case of accused sex offender Richard Mantha. Sarah Offin has more on the court hearing. – Jan 23, 2024

Richard Mantha has fired his lawyers midway through a trial scheduled to last four weeks.

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The 59-year-old is facing twenty charges related to the alleged sexual assault of seven women. He has pleaded not guilty.

Defence lawyer Kim Arial and co-counsel André Ouellette informed the court Tuesday afternoon that Mantha had “discharged” their services. They also confirmed the change to Global News.

Four women so far have testified that Mantha drugged and sexually assaulted them since the French-language trial started on Jan. 19.

Mantha is set to return to court March 1 to determine next steps in the trial.

–with files from The Canadian Press

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