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By Nigel Maxwell

Trials

Charter challenge being reviewed in midtown stabbing case

Aug 10, 2020 | 2:00 PM

Whether a woman charged with aggravated assault was coherent enough to provide a reliable statement to police, and whether that statement can be included as evidence, are among the key questions being examined during the Courtney Faye Dillon trial at Prince Albert Provincial Court.

Dillon, 33, was charged with aggravated assault in connection to an incident last January at a midtown apartment building. The victim was found with multiple stab wounds to the abdomen and neck area.

Defence lawyer Jock Kriegler filed a charter challenge, arguing Dillon was in no condition to provide a reliable statement to police when she admitted to stabbing a 24-year-old woman in self-defence. If the judge agrees with Kriegler, the statement would not be admissable, taking away a key part of the Crown’s case.

Kriegler explained at the time she provided her warned statement, Dillon was suffering from a head injury. He said “fresh blood” trickled down her face and she was holding her head during the interview. Kriegler also cited several statements she gave that did not make sense, including at least one reference to “Hitler.”

Dillon’s lawyer also suggested his client may not have properly understood the statements she provided during the interview could be used against her in court.

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Judge Felicia Daunt has reserved her decision on the charter challenge until Sept. 1. She did however express her concerns with Dillon’s mental health and possible intoxication at the time of the arrest and interview statement.

Dillon attended court Monday. She remains in custody until her next court appearance.

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