don walker trial The date, which was expected to be set on Thursday, will not be known until later this month.
The trial date was expected on Thursday after her court appearance on Tuesday, when she decided to have her case heard by a judge alone and waived her right to a preliminary hearing.
During Thursday’s appearance, she pleaded not guilty, and her next appearance in court has been set for January 16.
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Walker is accused of kidnapping her child, and was arrested in August 2022 in connection with a missing persons investigation.
He was initially charged with kidnapping in violation of a custody order and public mischief, but more charges later surfaced.
Those charges, which were added in mid-November 2022, include forging and possessing an identity document, forging a passport, making a false statement regarding a passport, possessing a false passport, possessing a forged document, identity theft and identity fraud. ,
Walker also faces charges in the US, with the United States Department of Homeland Security charging him with two felonies and one misdemeanor related to using a false ID.
By November, Walker’s name was under a publication embargo, and he sent a statement to Global News following the news that it had been lifted.
“Throughout my life and career, I have prided myself on being an active and strong voice for Indigenous peoples, especially women and mothers,” the statement said.
“On several occasions, I sought help and refuge through official channels including the Saskatoon Police Service and the RCMP. Like so many Indigenous women before me, the system failed me and my family. I’m afraid it’s failing me again.
“I am glad that the court has lifted the publication ban on my name. This provides me with an opportunity to clearly tell my story, and will allow the public to make an informed decision.
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