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Halifax Teen Denied Bail in Case Involving 33 Charges, Including Hate-Motivated Offences

Judge Alan Tufts ruled the 16-year-old, accused of planning an attack on Citadel High School, will remain in custody under a publication ban.

A 16-year-old boy accused of planning to shoot up his high school and then take his own life was denied bail Tuesday in Halifax youth court on a total of 33 charges.
A sheriff's deputy stands outside youth court in Halifax on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

Overview

  • The 16-year-old Halifax youth faces 33 charges, including weapons offences, threats of violence, and two counts of wilfully promoting hatred.
  • Judge Alan Tufts denied bail on May 13, citing the seriousness of the allegations and potential public safety risks.
  • The teen was arrested on April 23 after a tip from a suicide hotline operator and has been in custody since his first court appearance on April 24.
  • Charges include 12 counts of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, seven counts of careless use of a firearm, and four counts of uttering threats.
  • Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the teen’s identity and all evidence presented in court are protected by a publication ban.