Media argues against publication ban in Sagmoen case

While Curtis Sagmoen’s trial is set to continue at a later date, the judge trying the case will soon determine whether pre-trial testimony will remain banned from publication after hearing legal arguments from lawyers representing the CBC.

In B.C. Supreme Court today in Vernon, lawyers for the CBC and Global argued against the ban on voir dire evidence submitted last week. A voir dire hearing determines admissibility of evidence for trial.

As the current ban remains in place, all submissions made against the ban cannot be published.

Judge Alison Beames has set 10 a.m. Tuesday to possibly render a decision.