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Richard Henry Bain trial: ‘It’s obvious’ separatists have taken away English rights

WATCH ABOVE: Richard Henry Bain wasn’t a stranger to firearms and felt separatists were taking away English rights, according to testimony he provided during the cross-examination at his first-degree murder trial. Global's Tim Sargeant reports – Jul 22, 2016

Richard Henry Bain wasn’t a stranger to firearms, according to testimony he provided the Crown during the cross-examination at his first-degree murder trial.

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READ MORE: Richard Henry Bain has ‘no memory’ of election-night attack

When questioned on the stand by prosecutor Dennis Galiatsatos, Bain responded with few words.

READ MORE: Richard Henry Bain trial: explaining his ‘vision’ to separate Montreal from Quebec

When asked if he considered then-premier-designate Pauline Marois, who was celebrating a Parti Québécois (PQ) victory, a problem, Bain responded “not for me.”

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He admitted he felt remorse about the death of lighting technician Denis Blanchette, but continued to insist he has no recollection of events leading up to the election-night shooting.

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WATCH BELOW: Richard Henry Bain on trial

READ MORE: Accused speaks out about depression, not knowing right from wrong

Bain insisted his “vision” for Montreal – to separate from the province of Quebec – came to him during incarceration.

The 65-year-old has pleaded not guilty to all six charges, including three of attempted murder and two that are arson-related.

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READ MORE: Richard Henry Bain claims anti-depressants fuelled actions during election-night shooting

Much of Bain’s testimony centred on the use of an anti-depressant he suggested fuelled his actions — and the fact that he took as many as nine pills on the day of the shooting.

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