A Brigus man accused of sexually assaulting a resident of the Bay Roberts Retirement Centre while posing as a licenced practical nurse made his first court appearance in Harbour Grace Provincial Court this morning.
Chris Power, 44, accused of faking LPN credentials, sexually assaulting resident at Bay Roberts retirement home, makes first court appearance. pic.twitter.com/rfKnbBTuRM
— Brian Callahan (@briancallahan67) November 18, 2020
44-year-old Chris Power was silent as he entered the courtroom. Dressed in sweats, he stared straight ahead during his five-minute appearance as Judge Bruce Short, the Crown, and defence hashed out how they want to proceed with the case.
Crown counsel Allison Doyle has asked for a publication ban on the identity of the alleged victim, something defence lawyer Jeff Slade agreed to.
The Crown asked to defer election while awaiting a criminal record check.
Power meanwhile, remains free on several court-imposed conditions until his next court appearance January 13th.
Power is shown with Legal Aid lawyer Jeff Slade in Harbour Grace Provincial Court. Case set over until Jan. 13, 2021. @VOCMNEWS pic.twitter.com/TpYNcIiTGk
— Brian Callahan (@briancallahan67) November 18, 2020
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