A not criminally responsible due to a mental disorder defence is expected at trial for Leslie Dale Chudek.
The man accused in a June machete attack at a Vancouver gas station claims he was being threatened by the Hells Angels, a B.C. Supreme Court judge heard Nov. 15
He appeared by video before Justice Michael Tammen to fix dates for future appearances. However, he had no legal representation. Chudek went on to claim he had walked in on a drug deal between the Hells Angels and Vancouver Police Department officers. He alleged department corruption.“I should be able to bring that up to support my cause,” Chudek said.Crown prosecutor Daniel Milligan told the judge a psychiatric examination order was made Oct. 28.
In June, Vancouver provincial court heard doctors determined Chudek is mentally fit to stand trial. That trial is scheduled for Feb. 28-March 2, 2023.
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