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Motion for directed verdict denied in case against OPP officer

The motion for a directed verdict in the case against an OPP officer accused of assault was denied Wednesday morning. Const.

The motion for a directed verdict in the case against an OPP officer accused of assault was denied Wednesday morning.

Const. Brian Bellefeuille was charged with assault causing bodily harm in connection with an incident where an Aroland First Nation man was hurt in a holding cell in an OPP detachment office in Geraldton last February.

Gary Megan, 43, testified Tuesday at the Ontario Court of Justice that he suffered multiple fractures and a cracked cheekbone after he was arrested in February 2012.

The defense asked for a directed verdict to dismiss the charges against Bellefeuille on Tuesday on the basis there wasn’t enough evidence.

After hearing arguments from the defense and Crown, Justice F.A. Sargent said while he believes the injuries to the accused were a result of the alleged takedown, the intent of the accused is for a trial court decision.

The defense will begin their case Thursday. 




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