Morris Bodnar and Mike Nolin said they couldn't represent Fertuck after learning he filed complaints against them behind their back during the trial.
Justice Richard Danyliuk granted Morris Bodnar and Mike Nolin leave to withdraw after a formal hearing on Monday.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc.
“But I firmly, firmly believe, and I still do, that Mr. Fertuck is not guilty. You go along, and sometimes you have disagreements with a person, and you continue on because of your beliefs, but he went too far, he went way too far.” Sheree, a 51-year-old mother of three, disappeared from a Kenaston-area gravel pit in December 2015. Her body has never been found.Before the law society complaint came to light, the trial was awaiting written arguments on a global voir dire that will determine if evidence is admissible from an 11-month Mr. Big sting, during which Fertuck told undercover officers that he shot Sheree twice in the pit.
Defence lawyer Brent Little was appointed to give Fertuck legal advice leading up to Monday’s withdrawal hearing, and appeared in court on his behalf.