James Banfield is among three people who were alleged to have provided the gunman with ammunition in the month leading up to the massacre that left 22 people dead two years ago
A man accused of unlawfully providing ammunition to the gunman who killed 22 people in Nova Scotia two years ago has withdrawn his guilty plea and will instead take part in a restorative justice process.
Banfield’s lawyer, Michelle James, said her client had initially wanted to participate in restorative justice, but the original proposal involved a large number of participants, including people from Portapique, N.S. — the village where the gunman’s rampage started.James confirmed that a small number of people will now be taking part, which she said makes it more likely the process will be successful.
Banfield’s sister, Lisa Banfield — the gunman’s common-law spouse — and their brother-in-law Brian Brewster were also charged with supplying ammunition to the gunman. For those who successfully complete the restorative justice process, there is no trial and all criminal charges are dropped.
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