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Charles Lassonde is accused of the first degree murder of Serge Boutin, in Val-des-Sources, in 2021.
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The trial of Charles Lassonde began Monday at the Sherbrooke courthouse.
The man is accused of the first degree murder of Serge Boutin, which occurred in Val-des-Sources in 2021.
-The first day began with jury selection. In front of a full courtroom, Judge Claude Villeneuve outlined the conditions required to be designated a juror, then the criteria which allow candidates to be exempted. Four people were able to leave due to criminal records.
14 members of the jury were selected from around 200 candidates: 8 men and 6 women, aged 24 to 56 years old. The professions are varied: cashier, Canada Post employee, practical nurse, real estate broker. At the end of the process, 12 people will be designated to compose the jury and two others will act as replacements.
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Jury selection began at the trial of Charles Lassonde, accused of the premeditated murder of Serge Boutin, perpetrated in Val-des-Sources in 2021.
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They all had to answer this question from judge Claude Villeneuve to ensure they judge the accused impartially: “do you consider that a person who uses hard drugs is more likely to have committed a murder?” Selected jury members indicated that they were able to approach the trial with an open mind or without preconceived ideas.
Me Martin Latour and Me Camille Blanchette-Sinotte represent Charles Lassonde and Me Stéphanie Landry represents the public prosecutor.
The trial is expected to last four weeks.
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