60-year-old Richard Mantha, accused of 20 sexual assault charges, changes counsel and trial continues in English.

Serial rape suspect Richard Mantha, accused of 20 charges involving seven alleged victims, has new counsel and will not require the proceedings to continue in French, a judge heard. Mantha, 60, fired his previous lawyers mid-trial, leading to a temporary halt in the proceedings. The trial, which began in January, is now back on track, with defence lawyer Marc Crarer in the process of being retained through Legal Aid.

March 01, 2024
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