Assault case for stepfather of missing N.S. children to proceed to judge-only trial

Daniel Martell, stepfather of missing siblings Lilly and Jack Sullivan is pictured on June 3, 2025.

An assault case involving the stepfather of two missing Nova Scotia children is expected to proceed to a judge-only trial in provincial Supreme Court.

During a brief court appearance Monday morning, the lawyer for Daniel Martell elected a judge-only trial.

Martell is charged with assault, sexual assault and unlawful confinement involving an adult victim who cannot be identified.

His next court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 3.

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