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The trial which is being held at the Rouyn-Noranda courthouse is expected to last four weeks.
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Posted at 5:44 p.m. EST
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The trial of Philippe Leclerc, 32, began Tuesday in Rouyn-Noranda. The public prosecutor accuses him of having unintentionally killed René Leclerc, attacked with an ax in June 2022.
Judge Maxime Roy transmitted his instructions in the middle of the afternoon to the 14 jurors, 10 women and 4 men, selected earlier in the day.
You alone are the judge of the facts. You must decide this case based only on the evidence presented to you in the courtroom.
The jury will be responsible for assessing the guilt of Philippe Leclerc at the end of a trial which is expected to last four weeks. The latter pleaded not guilty to the charge of manslaughter against him.
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In the end, the Superior Court judge retained the services of 14 jurors, with the assistance of prosecutors and defense lawyers.
Photo : - / Gabriel Poirier
Philippe Leclerc was arrested following an attack that occurred on June 10, 2022 on the Aiguebelle road, in the Cléricy sector. The victim, aged around sixty, René Leclerc, succumbed to his injuries in the days following the attack. He was attacked with an axe.
The trial continues Wednesday with the presentation of evidence. The prosecutors on file are lawyers Vincent Bernier and Philippe Comtois. Philippe Leclerc's lawyers are Elise Pinsonnault and Catherine Ranalli.
Ten witnesses are notably likely to intervene during the trial.
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