09-14-2011, 03:23 PM
from your link, photos on previous page.
"he has a story to tell". who gives a fuck?
clearly this will be a mental defense, i only hope Canada will keep him confined. always and forever.
CBC
A judge has ordered alleged child abductor Randall Peter Hopley, 46, to undergo a psychiatric assessment to determine if he is fit to stand trial.
Hopley made his first court appearance in Cranbrook, B.C., on Wednesday morning to face charges in the alleged kidnapping of three-year-old Kienan Hebert last week.
He appeared without handcuffs, but with his feet in shackles, unshaven and dressed in a navy T-shirt. He appeared tanned, but not gaunt or with any other appearance suggesting he lacked food during the time he was allegedly on the run from police.
Hopley stood slouched with his hands clasped as the judge ordered him to be held in custody and undergo a psychiatric assessment to determine if he is fit to stand trial.
Hopley didn't look at the full courtroom, only at the judge and his counsel. He is scheduled to appear in court again on Nov. 9. for a bail hearing.
On Tuesday police said they expect Hopley will face charges of kidnapping and abduction of a person under age 14.
Hopley 'has a story to tell,' says lawyer.
Outside the court, Hopley's lawyer William Thorne said Hopley is tired and "sorry for the situation he's in," but glad the little boy is home safe.
"Mr. Hopley has a story to tell. Eventually his story will come out," he said.
Thorne said his client only suffered minor injuries during the arrest on Tuesday, and his greater concern was for Hopley's safety in prison.
Thorne said he was concerned about the possibility that other inmates may try to exact some kind of retribution, and said he wouldn't be surprised if Hopley was on suicide watch.
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"he has a story to tell". who gives a fuck?
clearly this will be a mental defense, i only hope Canada will keep him confined. always and forever.
CBC
A judge has ordered alleged child abductor Randall Peter Hopley, 46, to undergo a psychiatric assessment to determine if he is fit to stand trial.
Hopley made his first court appearance in Cranbrook, B.C., on Wednesday morning to face charges in the alleged kidnapping of three-year-old Kienan Hebert last week.
He appeared without handcuffs, but with his feet in shackles, unshaven and dressed in a navy T-shirt. He appeared tanned, but not gaunt or with any other appearance suggesting he lacked food during the time he was allegedly on the run from police.
Hopley stood slouched with his hands clasped as the judge ordered him to be held in custody and undergo a psychiatric assessment to determine if he is fit to stand trial.
Hopley didn't look at the full courtroom, only at the judge and his counsel. He is scheduled to appear in court again on Nov. 9. for a bail hearing.
On Tuesday police said they expect Hopley will face charges of kidnapping and abduction of a person under age 14.
Hopley 'has a story to tell,' says lawyer.
Outside the court, Hopley's lawyer William Thorne said Hopley is tired and "sorry for the situation he's in," but glad the little boy is home safe.
"Mr. Hopley has a story to tell. Eventually his story will come out," he said.
Thorne said his client only suffered minor injuries during the arrest on Tuesday, and his greater concern was for Hopley's safety in prison.
Thorne said he was concerned about the possibility that other inmates may try to exact some kind of retribution, and said he wouldn't be surprised if Hopley was on suicide watch.