Lawyers were expected to set a date today to argue a motion in the case of Sgt. Paul Gauthier, but that has now been postponed to Jan. 13 because the officer's lawyer is ill.

Sgt. Paul Gauthier is charged with insubordination and neglect of duty related to his handling of a complaint by a man who alleged McArthur tried to strangle him.

A new hearing date has not been set but the matter is slated to return to the tribunal for an update on Oct. 21.

Sgt. Paul Gauthier has yet to appear before the police tribunal due to an undisclosed illness.

The prosecution indicated Sgt. Paul Gauthier is requesting an indefinite adjournment due to an unspecified illness.

In the letter written by Sgt. Paul Gauthier and obtained by Global News, the evening McArthur presented himself at the police station is described in detail.