man accused of using a van to kill 10 people on a busy Toronto sidewalk may be held by videoconference due to COVID-19.Alek Minassian faces 10 counts of first-degree murder and 16 counts of attempted murder in connection with the April 2018 incident.
Alek Minassian admits to planning, carrying out Toronto van attack The judge, prosecution and defence are discussing different options for the judge-alone trial that’s set to begin on Nov.
9.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Crown attorney Joseph Callaghan says court is discussing holding the trial through Zoom, as well as using a large courtroom to allow the public to watch the proceedings in a physically distant manner.