In a second-degree murder trial, self-represented defendant Mohamed Omar remains silent, citing reasonable doubt.

People have a constitutional right to self-representation in court, but face challenges. In a second-degree murder trial, accused person Mohamed Omar, representing himself, told the jury he had nothing to say in his defense. The judge emphasized that this decision could leave no one to articulate his position. Omar remained firm, believing the Crown had not proven his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.