Luka Magnotta Trial Date Set: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

Accused killer Luka Magnotta’s trial will begin next fall. Here’s what you need to know.


1) September 2014

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Magnotta’s trial will begin on Sept. 15, 2014 and is expected to last anywhere from six to eight weeks.


2) Not Soon Enough

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Magnotta’s lawyer, Luc Leclair had requested an earlier date, but the judge declined the request, saying September 2014 was the earliest available time, CBC News reports.

“I expected an earlier date, but it’s a busy courthouse,” said Leclair. “I’m not completely surprised.”



3) First-Degree Charge

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A judge ruled earlier this month that the 30-year-old Magnotta would stand trial for first- degree murder in the death of 33-year-old Concordia University student Jun (Justin) Lin. Lin’s body was found dismembered in a suitcase, a park, as well as mailed to several government offices in May 2012.


4) Not-Guilty Plea

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Magnotta has entered a plea of not-guilty. His legal team is appealing to have the first-degree charged lessened to second-degree, saying there’s not enough evidence.

“We are still studying the judgment that was given by the preliminary inquiry judge,” Leclair told reporters.

Magnotta is also facing charges of publishing obscene material, criminal harassment, mailing obscene material and committing an indignity to a body.



5) Judge and Jury

Magnotta has opted to be tried by judge and jury. Preparatory hearings will begin Sept. 3, 2013.