Calgary man accused in sex assaults and kidnappings fit to stand trial after stroke

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Calgary man accused in sex assaults and kidnappings fit to stand trial after stroke
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A psychiatric report has found a man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting six women east of Calgary is fit to stand trial but his lawyer wants the court to order another hearing before the long-delayed matter resumes.

Richard Robert Mantha faces 20 charges that include kidnapping, threats causing bodily harm, sexual assault with a weapon and administering a noxious substance on the women, most of whom worked in Calgary's sex trade.Most of the alleged offences occurred at a rural property east of Calgary.Mantha suffered a stroke in May while in custody waiting for his trial to resume on Nov. 18.

"You're saying the letter, report, the assessment gives rise to concerns...you challenge the conclusion that Mr. Mantha is fit for trial?" Justice Judith Shriar asked Mantha's lawyer Marc Crerar Thursday. "I think there's some serious concern with respect to not only the ability to communicate with counsel. There has to be some serious concerns with respect to the prospect of Mr. Mantha taking the stand in his own defence.""There is indication that he understands what's going on and could potentially communicate to his counsel in writing," she said.

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