Corner’s inquest scheduled into N.B. man’s death in custody

New Brunswick's provincial flag flies on a flagpole in Ottawa on July 3, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

An inquest has been scheduled into the death of a New Brunswick man.

Dennis Johnson died while in police custody in Moncton on Nov. 23, 2022.

The inquest into his death will take place from July 20 to July 24 at the Saint John courthouse.

“Deputy chief coroner Michael Johnston and a jury will publicly hear evidence from witnesses to determine facts surrounding the death. The jury will have the opportunity to make recommendations aimed at preventing deaths under similar circumstances,” reads a news release from the province.

A coroner’s inquest is a formal court proceeding where evidence is presented related to a death.

The coroner service does not make any finding of legal responsibility.

The inquest will begin with jury selection.

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