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Gaming-lounge robbery suspect headed to trial

Gaming-lounge robbery suspect headed to trial

Trial dates for Brett Edward Francis, 43, will be set for numerous charges later this month

Don MacPherson
Jun 11, 2024
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A former Bilijk (Kingsclear) First Nation denied numerous charges Monday, including an allegation that he held up his former community’s gaming lounge in March.

Brett Edward Francis, 43, of no fixed address, appeared in Fredericton provincial court Monday to answer to numerous charges.

Brett Edward Francis (Photo: Facebook)

He appeared by telephone from a custodial facility, having been denied bail in April. Defence lawyer Wanda Severns appeared in court in person Monday as his legal counsel.

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