The father of a seven-year-old girl who was found dead inside their family home in Granby will remain behind bars for now following a court hearing on Tuesday.
The 30-year-old man — who is accused of criminal negligence causing death, kidnapping, child abandonment and failing to provide the necessities of life for the child — failed in a first attempt to obtain bail in a Quebec court last June.
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At the time, the court found the man did not meet the criteria for interim release, which included ensuring the safety of the public, ensuring the presence of the accused in court and not undermining the public’s confidence in the justice system.
The father turned to the province’s Superior Court with a request for a review of the decision and his lawyer argued that new evidence was added to the file.
His lawyer, Martin Latour, also argued that Judge Serge Champoux made legal errors.
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However, the court date has been postponed as some documents were unavailable for the hearing.
The court appearance has been postponed until Sept. 5.
“The presumption of innocence is a fundamental right, and when accused of a crime, one is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the right to liberty is a fundamental value in our society and this is one of my core values,” said Latour outside the Granby courthouse.
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— With files from Global News’ Kalina Laframboise
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