Mercer granted Greening bail after hearing evidence in the case and submissions from prosecutor Lesley Pike and defence lawyer Bob Buckingham on Friday, March 17.In general, judges overseeing bail hearings must assess whether the accused is likely to attend court as required, whether their release would cause a public risk, and whether their detention is needed to maintain public faith in the justice system.
A bail hearing for the 15-year-old was postponed, as his file is being transferred to a new defence lawyer.The youngest two are charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, wearing a disguise with the intent to commit a crime, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and breach of a prior court order.
The 16-year-old has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and assault with a weapon as a party to the offences. Greening is charged with acting as an accessory by helping one of the youth escape, as well as attempted murder, aggravated assault and assault with a weapon as a party to the offences.
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary responded to a call for assistance at PWC on Paton Street around 11:40 a.m. March 9, arriving to learn a student of the school had been attacked by several suspects outside the main entrance to the building. Investigators say the attack was targeted.It has been our privilege to have the trust and support of our East Coast communities for the last 200 years. Our SaltWire team is always watching out for the place we call home.