Link to French-language article:http://www.journaldemontreal.com/2013/04/03/trois-accuses-souhaitent-un-proces-rapideGoogle translation (I've made only very minor edits):Three defendants seek a speedy trialGUY LATOUR /
QMI AGENCYPosted on: Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 2:43 p.m. | Updated: Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 2:50 p.m.
JOLIETTE — Three of the six accused in the murder of Salvatore Montagna want their trial in the shortest possible time.
This is what lawyers for Calogero Millioto [should be
Milioto], Vittorio Mirarchi and Felice Raccaniello [should be
Racaniello] told the Judge Maurice Parent, at a hearing held on April 3 at the courthouse in Joliette. They said they were willing to give up their preliminary investigation to expedite court proceedings.
Recall that Millioto [should be
Milioto], 41, Mirarchi, 35, Raccaniello [should be
Racaniello], 28, Raynald Desjardins, 59, Pietro Magistrale, 61, and Jack Simpson, 71, are accused of premeditated murder of Salvatore Montagna, occurred November 24, 2011 Charlemagne, and conspiracy to murder.
This was considered a serious contender as godfather of the Montreal Mafia. He was killed by gun shots on the island Vaudry near a residence that had been rented by one of the defendants, Jack Simpson.
The three other suspects in this case have not taken a position at the hearing on the following procedures.
The side of the Crown, Mr. Éric Côté, has meant he wanted to hold a preliminary inquiry. It could take several weeks. A date could be set at the back of the six accused in court on April 11.
In addition, Ms. Carole Beaucage, the lawyer for Calogero Millioto [should be
Milioto], asked the court to withdraw from the case, [saying she will be replaced by] Dominique Schoofey.
Recall that the prosecution's case rests mainly on the interception of messages sent by the accused device.
Desjardins to get bail?In addition, the survey released Raynald Desjardins was completed on April 2 Gouin Judicial Services Centre in Montreal.
Recall that a publication ban prevents the media from disclosing the content of the testimonies that were heard by Judge Marc David Superior Court hearings.
It is on May 3 that the judge David will make a decision if Raynald Desjardins can regain his liberty until his trial or not. The judge has already denied a similar request in the case of Vittorio Mirarchi, last December.
