A trial date has to be set for the New Westminster teenager accused of killing a Surrey youth in December 2013.
The now 17-year-old, whose name cannot be released in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act, appeared in New Westminster Supreme Court on Thursday via videoconference from the Burnaby Youth Detention Centre. The New Westminster teen is accused of second-degree murder in the Dec. 17, 2013, death of Karim Meskine.
Meskine, a Surrey resident, was on his way to catch a bus at 22nd Street SkyTrain station when he was attacked. The accused allegedly beat Meskine, causing severe injuries, and left the 19-year-old in a coma. Meskine’s family took him off life support a few days later.
Thursday’s court appearance is the third this year for the accused teen. At each appearance, his defence counsel has asked the presiding judge to postpone setting a date – this was the case once again at the March 26 appearance.
The judge approved the defence’s request and granted an adjournment until April 16 at 2 p.m. in New Westminster Supreme Court.
The accused remains in custody at this time.
