Fredericton Independent

Fredericton Independent

Beggar denied bail on slew of charges

Robert (“Robbie”) Keith MacDonald, 49, of no fixed address, who faces 17 new charges - from trespassing to sexual assault - had sought release after several prior postponements

Don MacPherson
Nov 06, 2025
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A rather notorious panhandler from Fredericton facing new charges - including sexual offences against a minor - saw his hopes for conditional release from custody dashed Thursday.

Robbie MacDonald is seen leaving the Fredericton courthouse in custody in 2024. (Photo: Don MacPherson/The Fredericton Independent)

Robert (“Robbie”) Keith MacDonald, 49, of no fixed address, appeared in Fredericton provincial court by video conference from the Saint John Regional Correctional Centre on Thursday for a bail hearing.

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