Pottie and Patterson to remain in custody until preliminary inquiry in January

Henry Pottie and Shawn Patterson appeared in Moncton court by phone on Monday to set a date for a preliminary inquiry into charges against them. The two are charged jointly with the first degree murder of Jamie Leard in Upper Cape on May 25, 2021.

The week long preliminary hearing will take place starting January 17, and the two men will remain in custody until then.

Pottie is represented by lawyer Sylvain Pelletier, and Patterson by Jason Dempsey.

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