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Three accused in alleged anti-government land grab in Quebec opt for jury trial
- On September 12, 2025, in Quebec City, attorneys for Marc-Aurèle Chabot, Raphaël Lagacé, and Simon Angers-Audet announced their clients’ decision to proceed with a jury trial.
- This announcement comes after the July 8 arrest of four individuals suspected of planning to illegally seize land north of Quebec City as part of an anti-government scheme.
- Three of the accused face terrorism-related charges and have been denied bail, while Matthew Forbes faces weapons charges and received bail under strict conditions.
- During the hearing, Forbes said he would decide later whether to choose a jury trial or judge-alone trial, and a preliminary hearing will determine trial eligibility.
- The case is scheduled to resume in court on September 19, 2025, as judicial proceedings continue to resolve these serious charges.
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Three Accused in Alleged Anti-Government Land Grab in Quebec Opt for Jury Trial
Three of the four men accused in an alleged anti-government plot to forcibly take possession of land in the Quebec City region have opted for a jury trial. Lawyers for Marc-Aurèle Chabot, Raphaël Lagacé and Simon Angers-Audet made their clients’ choice known today during a hearing in Quebec City. The three men also exercised their right to request a preliminary hearing, during which a judge will determine whether there is enough evidence to send…
·New York, United States
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The men arrested in the Quebec City area with a small arsenal and suspected by the police of having formed an anti-government militia to seize a territory north of Quebec are seeking a jury trial.
·Montreal, Canada
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Total News Sources14
Leaning Left6Leaning Right2Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Left
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources lean Left
67% Left
L 67%
11%
R 22%
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