Court held session on Thanksgiving Monday for Pickton trial
Last Updated: Tuesday, October 9, 2007 | 5:36 PM PT
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There are some unusual developments in the Robert William Pickton case, with CBC News learning the court met on Thanksgiving Monday, a holiday, in what seemed to be a secret session.
No media outlets were informed of the hearing, and the jury was not present. The substance of the hearing is not reportable. The trial at the B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster was adjourned Tuesday because a juror was ill.
There are reports the Monday session lasted several hours, with Crown and defence lawyers present, along with Pickton.
CBC News has confirmed the judge will disclose the reason for the meeting when court resumes Wednesday, although it's still not clear whether reporters will be allowed to publish any information.
Pickton is facing 26 charges of first-degree murder in total in connection with the deaths of women from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. He is currently on trial for six of the deaths and will be tried on the remaining 20 later.
He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
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