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Murder of Valérie Leblanc in 2011: the Accused Does Not Want a Trial in Gatineau

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The man accused of killing Valérie Leblanc in Gatineau does not want to be tried by his fellow citizens and hopes to be tried elsewhere in Quebec.

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The man accused of killing Valérie Leblanc in Gatineau does not want to be tried by his fellow citizens and hopes to be tried elsewhere in Quebec.

·Montreal, Canada
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The case was back in court on July 16 to discuss a change of venue. Stéphane Rivard, accused of the murder in the first degree of Valérie Leblanc, attended the hearing by video conference. While the Crown wants Stéphane Rivard's trial to be held in Gatineau, the defence is of the opinion that the selection of an impartial jury would be difficult due to the great media coverage of the case that has profoundly affected the Ottawa population. To su…

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Le Journal de Montreal broke the news in Montreal, Canada on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
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