Trial Pushed to Next Week
Ottawa's first-degree murder trial for the man accused of killing Brkti Berhe two years ago has hit a delay. Four jurors were dismissed on Wednesday, pushing opening statements back to next week.
The case, being heard in an Ottawa courtroom, centres on the death of Berhe, who was killed in the city two years ago. The accused faces a first-degree murder charge in connection with her death.
Why It Matters Locally
Jury selection delays aren't unusual in serious criminal cases, but they mean Ottawa residents following the case, and Berhe's family and community, will have to wait a bit longer to see the trial get underway. No further details on the jury dismissals have been released.
Source: CBC Ottawa
