By Canadian Press

Alberta couple charged in meningitis death asks trial judge to dismiss charges

Jun 20, 2019 | 2:57 PM

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — An Alberta couple charged in the meningitis death of their toddler wants a judge to dismiss the case against them. 

David and Collet Stephan are on trial for a second time for allegedly failing to provide the necessaries of life to their 19-month-old son Ezekiel in 2012.

They treated him with alternative therapies before eventually calling 911, but the child died in hospital.

The couple was originally found guilty by a jury but the Supreme Court ordered a new trial last year.

The Crown concluded its case earlier this week and defence lawyer Jason Demers has applied to have the charges dismissed.

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Demers says the Crown has failed to provide any evidence about whether earlier medical attention would have saved the child’s life.

The Canadian Press