OTTAWA – The Supreme Court of Canada will not interfere with an appeal court’s decision to order a new trial for a man convicted of manslaughter.
Sam Tsega was found guilty three years ago of helping three others plan a 2010 home invasion in Ottawa’s west end that resulted in the shooting death of a 19-year-old.
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Tsega was charged after two of the alleged home invaders implicated him in statements to the police.
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Although the co-accused refused to testify at his trial, the judge admitted the police statements into evidence.
In February, the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled the statements inadmissible and ordered a new trial for Tsega, prompting the Crown to appeal to the Supreme Court.
As usual the high court gave no reason for refusing to hear the case.
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