Dennis Oland's second-degree murder trial: Nov.5

Markets were poor and Dennis's numbers were down.

by Robert Jones via twitter 11/5/2015 5:34:08 PM

Looked at his #s and decided to offer assistance to get him through some lean times? Absolutely

by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/5/2015 5:34:14 PM

Not unusual, did for other financial advisers? Yes. Similar to clients we can be victims to the market, says Travis.

by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/5/2015 5:34:50 PM

Had Dennis not implied he had big business coming soon would he have been offered assistance? In some form, says Travis.

by Robert Jones via twitter 11/5/2015 5:37:22 PM

Assistance would have been provided to him even if he wasn't expecting to be bring in $20 -30M in Aug/Sept time frame. Yes, "in some form."

by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/5/2015 5:37:31 PM

Was Dennis told in late July 2011 to take a leave of absence? Yes. Dictated by head office? In part.

by Robert Jones via twitter 11/5/2015 5:39:12 PM

End of July/11 Dennis was told to take a leave of absence? Yes.

by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/5/2015 5:39:35 PM

You knew he was a suspect? Yes. Clients began to leave? Yes.

by Robert Jones via twitter 11/5/2015 5:39:59 PM

"Dictated by higher ups, above you?" "In part, yes," says Travis.

by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/5/2015 5:40:30 PM

Wood Gundy ended up paying him out on a forced retirement basis? Yes.

by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/5/2015 5:40:55 PM

In the end Wood Gundy forced him out with a settlement? Yes.

by Robert Jones via twitter 11/5/2015 5:41:22 PM

Office knew he was a suspect. Several employees had been interviewed by police. Some of his clients decided to leave.

by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/5/2015 5:42:08 PM

Media coverage of search of his home. Him returning to advisory role "increasingly difficult?" Correct

by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/5/2015 5:42:39 PM

Normally do advisors sell their clients to others if they leave the business? Yes. And his was worth $200 ,000 to $300 ,000? Yes.

by Robert Jones via twitter 11/5/2015 5:43:21 PM

Oland clients had between $25 to $35 million invested.

by Robert Jones via twitter 11/5/2015 5:44:20 PM

Miller: No more questions. Weaver has a couple.

by Robert Jones via twitter 11/5/2015 5:45:18 PM

Dennis had shares in Wood Gundy? Yes, worth about $34K at the time

by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/5/2015 5:46:27 PM

Normally advisers sell clients to others when they leave? Yes. Assets of his clients? $25M -$35M .

by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/5/2015 5:47:50 PM

Dennis for eg. bought client book of a man who retired for health reasons, says Miller. Yes. No more questions from Miller.

by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/5/2015 5:48:47 PM

Weaver tries to ask about Travis interview by police on July 11. Objection! Jury sent out.

by Robert Jones via twitter 11/5/2015 5:51:05 PM

Weaver has a few questions on redirect. You said you saw Dennis at work on morning of July 7? Yes.

by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/5/2015 5:51:13 PM

Remember giving statement to Const. Stephen Davidson on July 11? Defence lawyer Alan Gold objects. Judge asks jury to leave

by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/5/2015 5:51:31 PM

Matter resolved. Jurors on their way back in

by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/5/2015 5:57:35 PM

Weaver showing Travis a transcript of the statement he gave police on July 11/11

by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/5/2015 5:59:01 PM

Jury back. You saw Dennis in the office the morning of July 7, the day the body was found? Yes.

by Robert Jones via twitter 11/5/2015 5:59:38 PM

Travis finishes.

by Robert Jones via twitter 11/5/2015 6:01:06 PM

Travis excused. Weaver calls next witness - Eric Johnson, senior forensic accountant, Public Works

by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/5/2015 6:03:06 PM

There since '98, other than short stint with NB Securities Commission in '06. Often works with RCMP on proceeds of crime cases

by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/5/2015 6:03:47 PM

Next Eric Johnson, a forensic accountant with the Canadian government.

by Robert Jones via twitter 11/5/2015 6:04:06 PM

Also previously worked with two accounting firms in Saint John. Weaver trying to establish his expertise

by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/5/2015 6:04:52 PM

Johnson regularly helps police unravel criminal finance issues - proceeds of crime etc.

by Robert Jones via twitter 11/5/2015 6:05:15 PM

Johnson's office asked for help by SJ police in August 2011.

by Robert Jones via twitter 11/5/2015 6:06:04 PM

Aug/11 Saint John Police Force then-Insp. Glen McCloskey contacted his office, seeking assistance on the Richard Oland investigation

by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/5/2015 6:07:25 PM

Johnson's manager asked him to go.

by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/5/2015 6:07:47 PM

More problems. Jury is sent out again.

by Robert Jones via twitter 11/5/2015 6:08:05 PM

Gold objects again. Jury asked to leave again.

by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/5/2015 6:08:36 PM

Issues resolved. Jury returns.

by Robert Jones via twitter 11/5/2015 6:17:35 PM

Johnson is going to present an account of Dennis Oland's monthly finances prior to Richard Oland's murder.

by Robert Jones via twitter 11/5/2015 6:20:00 PM

Matter resolved. Jury back. Your role was to review and summarize financial records? asks Weaver. Yes, says Johnson

by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/5/2015 6:20:05 PM

Johnson focuses on January 1, 2011 until the murder, although Johnson says he has records that go back years earlier.

by Robert Jones via twitter 11/5/2015 6:21:50 PM

Focussed on Dennis Oland's finances Jan. 1/11-July 7/11. Documents include collateral mortgage, Visa activity, house appraisal

by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/5/2015 6:22:22 PM

Excel spreadsheet he prepared is being entered into evidence.

by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/5/2015 6:24:47 PM

Crown now up to 119 exhibits. Defence, 67. Huge volume of material associated with this case

by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/5/2015 6:24:54 PM

Johnson has produced a report showing credit card, bank account, investment account and line of credit transactions for Oland.

by Robert Jones via twitter 11/5/2015 6:28:01 PM

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Dennis Oland's second-degree murder trial: Nov.5