Jillian Across the Mountain expected to testify in manslaughter trial
LETHBRIDGE – The defence is playing their cards close to the chest in the manslaughter trial of Jillian Across the Mountain.
During a very brief opening statement to the jury on Friday, May 25, defence lawyer Michael Dietrich said they will be calling evidence when the trial resumes on Monday, including testimony from the accused herself.
“You will be hearing from the most important witness in this case, Jillian Across the Mountain,” said Dietrich. “She’s going to tell you what happened in that room at the material time.”
Dietrich said that while he could tell the jury what to expect, he would prefer to let them hear it directly from his client. He did add that they also intend to call a number of civilian witnesses to the stand.