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By Aaron Schulze

IN THE COURTROOM

Nipawin man accused of threatening Trudeau has case adjourned

Apr 3, 2019 | 2:25 PM

The Nipawin man who allegedly uttered threats toward Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Parliament buildings will be back in court in three weeks.

David Petersen, 52, is expected to enter a plea when he returns to court April 24. Petersen was in Nipawin Provincial Court Wednesday, where his case was adjourned.

Petersen opted to defend himself during his first court appearance on March 6.

RCMP said in a release that the threats made by Petersen were during a call to an employee at a Canadian government agency on Feb. 12. Nipawin RCMP officers arrested Petersen on Feb. 27.

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RCMP Cpl. Rob King said Petersen was released from custody after it was determined he had no intent to carry out the alleged threats.

Police said there has been no contact between Petersen and Trudeau.

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