Decision expected soon in forcible confinement trial
CBC News
Posted: Nov 9, 2012 7:30 AM NT
Last Updated: Nov 9, 2012 12:18 PM NT
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A western Newfoundland man should learn by the end of the month whether he will be found guilty of forcible confinement and uttering death threats.
Matthew O'Quinn is escorted to court in Stephenville. (CBC )Matthew O'Quinn, 36, is being tried in Stephenville on charges that also include break and enter, assault and violation of firearms and probation orders.
The Crown alleges that O'Quinn forcibly confined a woman at a cabin in Flat Bay.
The woman testified during the trial that when she tried to leave, O'Quinn pointed a rifle at her, and threatened to slit her throat and chop up her daughter. She testified he also threatened to slice his own throat.
As well, she said O'Quinn punched her, and forced her to the ground by pulling her hair.
O'Quinn has been convicted of similar charges four times in the past.
Judge Laura Mennie says she will consider O'Quinn's record while determining whether he is guilty or not guilty of the newest charges.
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