More charges laid against the accused in HIV non-disclosure case
NEWS BRIEF / Decision for bail scheduled for 7 July
Noreen Fagan and Neil McKinnon / Ottawa / Wednesday, June 30, 2010
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In a full-day June 29 bail hearing, the accused had eight new charges laid against him, four attempt murder and four administering noxious substance - the virus - for a total of 21 counts against him.

The charges included four-attempt murder, four aggravated sexual assault, three sexual assault, four administering noxious things and six on breach of conditions for breaking probation terms. Originally charged for each and every sexual act, the charges are now consolidated.

The accused's lawyer, Delinda Hayton stated proposed possible bail conditions. No details can be reported under the publication ban.

He appeared in court today via video link where he was told the decision on the bail hearing is July 7.




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Reader Comments


 
Sad but not surprising
Although I feel like this guy is being tarred and feathered I have to say that he brought this on himself. It is completely irresponsible to have unprotected sex when you know you have HIV. Even worse when you know it and don't disclose. Althought I know having HIV is a severely traumatic experience and this guy must have gone through a horribly debilitating period, that does not excuse the behaviour. Disclosing or not is not a choice, its an obligation. I feel sympathy for those who slept with him an feel victimized as well. But guys, this has been drilled in us since before we were pubescent - you practice safe sex. period.
MArco, Ottawa Ontario
07/07/10 10:29 PM EST
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