Date set in Nashwaak Bridge arson trial
Michael Brideau, 45, of Prince William, accused of torching barn in November 2021
A Prince William man will be back in court this spring to stand trial on an allegation he set fire to a bar north of Fredericton more than two years ago.
Michael Brideau, 45, of Route 102, previously elected to be tried in provincial court and pleaded not guilty to a Nov. 15, 2021, count of intentionally or recklessly causing damage by fire to a barn belonging to David and Lisa Bubar.
Brideau was back in Fredericton provincial court Thursday to schedule his trial on the arson charge. He was represented by defence lawyer Tim Murphy, who appeared in court by telephone.
Judge Cameron Gunn scheduled the trial for May 17.
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