Paxton's alleged victim testifies at torture trial
- On the way to court for the #paxton trial. #yyc #cbccalgaryby CBC_Carla via twitter 10/31/2011 3:16:48 PM
- Court security is considering opening adjacent courtroom to handle spectators at Paxton trial.by cbcbryan via twitter 10/31/2011 3:32:14 PM
- Lots of spectators at the #paxton trial today for the alleged victim's testimony. #yyc #cbccalgaryby CBC_Carla via twitter 10/31/2011 3:56:55 PM
- At the Paxton trial, the alleged victim was set to testify at 10 a.m., slight delay.by KatyAnderson via twitter 10/31/2011 4:19:19 PM
- The Paxton trial will start with continued testimony from Det. Doug Crippen. The alleged victim will likely testify after lunch.by KatyAnderson via twitter 10/31/2011 4:35:12 PM
- Alleged victim will not testify until after lunch at #Paxton trial. Detective Crippen on stand now. #yyc #cbccalgaryby CBC_Carla via twitter 10/31/2011 4:36:01 PM
- It's my first time seeing Dustin Paxton, 31, in person. I'm impressed at how accurate court sketches have been. #YYCby KatyAnderson via twitter 10/31/2011 4:48:14 PM
- It will be the first time the two men, former roommates and business partners, will be in the same room in at least a year.
- Anticipated an interesting morning of testimony at the #Paxton trial. Instead, It is very dull cross examination of Det. Crippen. #yycby CBC_Carla via twitter 10/31/2011 5:03:53 PM
- Approx 35 people (family, media, observers) on six benches in the Court of Queen's Bench. Another 10 participating (lawyers, witness, etc).by KatyAnderson via twitter 10/31/2011 5:12:17 PM
- The scene: Paxton is sitting in a box with a guard in the centre left of the room. His alleged victim is set to sit in front right corner.by KatyAnderson via twitter 10/31/2011 5:13:58 PM
- A second court room has been opened for observers of the Paxton trial. They will see a live feed of the proceedings.by KatyAnderson via twitter 10/31/2011 5:28:07 PM
- Court adjourned for 15 minutes. Back in session now, Crown questioning Det. Crippen.
- Paxton's lawyer Jim Lutz says he's "gravely concerned" re: witness Robert Cannon had an inducement to return to testify.
- Covering the trial of Dustin Paxton, charged with assault, sexual assault and confinement. Follow along live at CBC.ca: www.cbc.caby KatyAnderson via twitter 10/31/2011 6:00:41 PM
- Defense says the problem is disclosure. Crown witnesses often given inducement to testify, not a problem, problem is info came out during cross examination, says Lutz.
- Paxton trial: Live coverage not available on mobile apps, if on phone must navigate to page through web application: www.cbc.caby KatyAnderson via twitter 10/31/2011 6:06:25 PM
Sketch artist Sharon Sargent's unfinished picture of the room is attached. Paxton trial adjourned until 1:30 p.m. MT. p.twimg.com
by KatyAnderson via twitter 10/31/2011 6:31:42 PM- RT @KatyAnderson: Covering the trial of Dustin Paxton, charged with assault, sexual assault and confinement. Follow along live at CBC.ca ...by CBC_Carla via twitter 10/31/2011 7:02:09 PM
Sketch artist Sharon Sargent working on courtroom sketch during #Paxton trial lunch break #yyc yfrog.com
by CBC_Carla via twitter 10/31/2011 7:02:17 PM- At 1:30 MT Justice Sheilah Martin will rule on the request from defense lawyer Jim Lutz's request that the Crown's Joe Mercier step down.by KatyAnderson via twitter 10/31/2011 7:10:27 PM
- Justice Martin rules that "no reasonable person would conclude there is a conflict of interest." Crown's Mercier will not be replaced.by KatyAnderson via twitter 10/31/2011 7:41:13 PM
- A screen is being set up ahead of the assault victim's testimony so that he won't be "face-to-face" with his alleged tormentor. #Paxtonby KatyAnderson via twitter 10/31/2011 7:43:40 PM
- Large screen will block alleged victim's view of #Paxton . His step father will be with him for support during testimony. #yycby CBC_Carla via twitter 10/31/2011 7:47:45 PM
- Assault victim's testimony delayed as defence and Paxton talk. Thurs Paxton muttered obscenities then roared as he left www.cbc.caby KatyAnderson via twitter 10/31/2011 8:18:29 PM
- Delayed again at the #Paxton trial... Crowded courtroom anxiously awaits arrival of alleged victim. #yycby CBC_Carla via twitter 10/31/2011 8:22:24 PM
Updated courtroom sketch at trial of Dustin Paxton. Trial started Sept. 27 and is expected to last five weeks. p.twimg.com
by KatyAnderson via twitter 10/31/2011 8:48:24 PM- The assault victim, 28, is now in the witness box, step father by his side. In a suit, he looks like he's gained a lot of his weight back.by KatyAnderson via twitter 10/31/2011 8:58:13 PM
- "I was just friends with him at first, but our friendship grew stronger over time." - Alleged victim on relationship with Paxtonby KatyAnderson via twitter 10/31/2011 9:01:51 PM
- Paxton sits behind screen, takes notes as his accuser testifies. Assault victim says beatings started the first day he arrived in #yyc.by KatyAnderson via twitter 10/31/2011 9:05:39 PM
- Alleged victim said that after first assault Paxton apologized, alleged victim said he let it go, didn't know if he was being a "sissy."by KatyAnderson via twitter 10/31/2011 9:08:04 PM
- Crown prosecutor Joe Mercier: What was relationship like? Alleged victim: "We got along fine, only beacuse I was doing whatever he said."by KatyAnderson via twitter 10/31/2011 9:15:47 PM
- Crown: Why didn't you leave? Alleged victim: I didn't want to think of myself as a sissy. I had just moved from Winnipeg...I had big dreams.by KatyAnderson via twitter 10/31/2011 9:17:54 PM
- Indictment in Paxton trial states that abuse started 3 years ago today - Oct. 31, 2008. Assault victim says 1st stop in #yyc was ScreamFest.by KatyAnderson via twitter 10/31/2011 9:25:27 PM
- Alleged victim: "I could've left but I would've thought of myself as a sissy for giving up like that." #yyc #cbccalgary #Paxtonby CBC_Carla via twitter 10/31/2011 9:27:02 PM
- Alleged victim at #Paxton trial is speaking very slowly... Seated because his balance is poor...His face disfigured. #yyc #cbccalgaryby CBC_Carla via twitter 10/31/2011 9:28:31 PM
Assault victim says Paxton never slept in own room, instead sleeping on the living room floor. House where pair lived: p.twimg.com
by KatyAnderson via twitter 10/31/2011 9:32:44 PM- Alleged victim says he used to be strangled into unconsciousness everyday, sometimes with his hoodie. Paxton shakes his head, slight smile.by KatyAnderson via twitter 10/31/2011 9:37:49 PM
- Again, Crown: Why didn't you leave? Answer: Didn't want ppl to think I was a sissy. "Dustin seemed like such a nice guy to everybody else."by KatyAnderson via twitter 10/31/2011 9:40:38 PM
- FYI: The reason I keep saying alleged victim is because the man cannot be named due to a publication ban on sexual assault victims' names.by KatyAnderson via twitter 10/31/2011 9:56:43 PM
- "[Paxton] either hit me with a cane or leash or an extension cord, or constantly threw me around and through the drywall." - Alleged victimby KatyAnderson via twitter 10/31/2011 10:01:03 PM
- During trial witnesses have attested to alleged victim's "cauliflowered ears." Victim testifies Paxton would smash his ears over and over.by KatyAnderson via twitter 10/31/2011 10:12:00 PM
Alleged victim says Abraham Chutta repeatedly beat up "almost as bad as me." Paxton also accused of assaulting Chutta: p.twimg.com
by KatyAnderson via twitter 10/31/2011 10:15:47 PM- "I was only allowed to eat one meal a day," says assault victim, describing how he would sneak off to eat doughnuts while at work.by KatyAnderson via twitter 10/31/2011 10:21:22 PM
- OH whispered in courtroom: "This just makes me sick." #Paxtonby KatyAnderson via twitter 10/31/2011 10:22:44 PM
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