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Sault MPP's case adjourned two weeks

BC Post Staff Source: The Sault Star Jul 15, 2026 Updated Jul 15, 2026 1 min read 6 views

British Columbia Source: The Sault Star

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A pre-trial for Sault Ste. Marie MPP Chris Scott was held Monday. Marcela Ahumada, speaking on behalf of defence cousnel Michael Lacy, asked for Scott’s matter to be adjourned for two weeks. Scott returns to court for an update on July 29. He faces domestic-related charges of assault and assault with a weapon. Scott is [...]

Article content A pre-trial for Sault Ste. Marie MPP Chris Scott was held Monday. Marcela Ahumada, speaking on behalf of defence counsel Michael Lacy, asked Ontario Court Justice Kathryn McKerlie on Wednesday to adjourn Scott’s matters for two weeks.

Recommended Videos Scott returns to court for an update on July 29. He faces domestic-related charges of assault and assault with a weapon. Scott is sitting as an independent after being removed from the Progressive Conservative caucus after he was charged in September 2025.

Published: Jul 15, 2026
Updated: Jul 15, 2026
Source: The Sault Star
Category: Politics
Read time: 1 min

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PublishedJul 15, 2026

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