Cases delayed again for Coutts blockade protestors charged with conspiracy to commit murder
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Four men charged with conspiracy to commit murder after being arrested the Coutts border blockade in southern Alberta had their cases delayed for the second time Monday.
Four men charged with conspiracy to commit murder after being arrested the Coutts border blockade in southern Alberta are to return to court next month when their lawyers have received more information.
Christopher Lysak, who is 48, is also charged with uttering threats, possession of a weapon, and mischief to property over $5,000.
Lysak, Chris Carbert, Anthony Olienick and Jerry Morin are to return to Lethbridge provincial court on April 11.
Crown prosecutor Aaron Rankin says he expected RCMP to provide additional evidence about the case by the end of this week.
Carbert and Olienick have indicated they are both getting new lawyers before the next appearance.
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