Defence says progress is coming in attempted murder, sexual assault case
LETHBRIDGE – One week after the case against Denzel Dre Colton Bird was adjourned so the Crown and defence could continue resolution discussions, the defence has asked for more time.
The matter had been set to return to Lethbridge Provincial Court on Thursday (Aug. 17), however, an agent for Bird’s lawyer, Tonii Roulston, appeared on Tuesday (Aug. 15) to ask for a further adjournment.
Andrea Urquhart explained that discussions with the Crown are ongoing, and that when the case returns to court in two weeks time, they will be prepared to either set a date for a disposition, a preliminary inquiry or a trial.
Crown prosecutor, Lisa Weich, did make a point of noting that the Crown has been ready to set a date since last fall.