Steve Lévesque began his testimony Tuesday afternoon at the Rimouski courthouse. He was charged with second degree murder by Maxime Dugas-Lepage.
Defense attorney Pierre L’Écuyer revealed his client’s testimony on Tuesday morning.
He then began to present his evidence, which should have been based on the concept of self -defense.
Maître L’Écuyer told the jury he would try to convince them that Steve Lévesque had no intention of killing Maxime Dugas-Lepage.
Mario Lafontaine will receive nothing in exchange for his testimony
Maître L’Écuyer called two Sûreté du Québec investigators to the witness box on Tuesday morning.
The two witnesses were asked about their meeting with Mario Lafontaine, the man allegedly committed to the murder.
During cross-examination, the attorney for the Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions Jérôme Simard asked investigator Steve Girard if Mario Lafontaine received any benefit in exchange for his testimony.
Investigator Girard answered no. He also explained that Mario Lafontaine was not charged in connection with this case because the only evidence against him was formed from his own statements made to police.
Mario Lafontaine was the 10th witness for the Crown and testified earlier in this trial. He notably admitted that he helped clean up the scene and drive Steve Lévesque’s vehicle, where the victim’s body was placed, from Sainte-Anne-des-Monts to Rimouski.
This witness also told the court that he saw the accused shoot the victim in his house.
Maxime Labrie and Carl Lévesque, who were allegedly at Mr. Lafontaine’s home at the time of the alleged murder, were each charged with conspiracy after the fact.
Steve Lévesque’s trial is on its 14th day.
Source: Radio-Canada
