St. Albert homicide suspect waives hearing, will stand trial
The case moves directly toward trial after the accused gave up his right to a preliminary hearing.
A man charged in connection with a homicide in St. Albert has waived his preliminary hearing and consented to proceed directly to trial, according to court proceedings reported by the St. Albert Gazette.
Police allege the killing took place in February and that the victim, a St. Albert resident, was targeted for financial gain. Further details about the accused and the specific charges have not been released.
By waiving the preliminary hearing, the case skips an early stage where a judge would normally decide whether there is enough evidence to proceed to trial. The matter will now move forward to trial, though a date has not yet been announced.
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