Stanley Trial: Crown closes case, defence calls second gun expert
The Crown closed its case against Gerald Stanley early this afternoon, after calling eight witnesses over four days.
Stanley has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the 2016 shooting death of Colten Boushie, 22. Stanley’s trial, which has attracted significant attention, began Monday at Battleford’s Court of Queen’s Bench.
After hearing detailed and highly-technical testimony from firearms expert Gregory Williams, Crown prosecutor William Burge said the Crown had no further evidence to present.
Defence lawyer Scott Spencer said he plans to call several witnesses during the trial. Spencer told the court his first was present in the courthouse already, so he requested and was granted permission to deliver his opening statement to the jury Monday.