There may not be a preliminary hearing in the case of an Alberta man accused of sexually abusing his three daughters.
The Crown prosecutor has filed a direct indictment, which means the case may go directly to trial.
There will also be a change in venue. While on Monday morning the case was heard in Evansburg, the 41-year-old will make his next appearance in an Edmonton courtroom. That’s slated for Aug. 4.
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The man will not be identified in order to protect the identities of the alleged victims.
He’s accused of keeping his family virtual prisoners on a compound in Evansburg, sexually assaulting his daughters, selling one of them for sex and filming the act. Several guns were also found on the property.
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He was arrested in November and charged with several offences, including human trafficking, sexual assault and weapons charges.
Watch below: Investigators are describing the case as horrific, evil and nauseating. An Alberta father faces 40 charges including incest and sexual assault with a weapon. Fletcher Kent reports. WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT.
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