By Charlene Tebbutt

Assault charge stayed against former Montreal Lake band manager

Nov 30, 2018 | 4:00 PM

An assault charge against a former band manager with the Montreal Lake Cree Nation has been stayed.

Mark Anthony D’Amato previously faced one count of assault stemming from an alleged incident earlier this year involving a band councillor. The assault charge was stayed earlier this month in Prince Albert Provincial Court. 

D’Amato’s defence lawyer declined to comment on the matter, and the Crown did not return a request for comment.

D’Amato handled the finances for the Montreal Lake Cree Nation. The assault case was referred to the Alternative Measures program in April, but that plan fell through.

Alternative Measures gives those accused in a criminal matter a chance to make amends for their alleged actions. The process can include making an apology, paying restitution, donating to charity or community service work.

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The case was set for trial before the charge was stayed. 

A stay in charges means a discontinued prosecution. Once a stay is entered in court, the Crown has a one-year limitation to re-commence prosecution. 

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Charlene.tebbutt@jpbg.ca

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