A mistrial was declared in the trial of former Oromocto First Nation chief Shelley Sabattis and six other people. The seven co-accused will appear in court next month.
Fate of 2 others involved in 2024 assault already decided, 7 still accused to appear in court next month
Oliver Pearson · CBC News
· Posted: Nov 12, 2026 5:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 1 hour ago
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A mistrial was declared in the assault trial of former Welamukotuk chief Shelley Sabattis and six others. (Logan Perley/CBC)
A high-profile assault case involving seven members of Welamukotuk, also known as Oromocto First Nation, has resulted in a mistrial.
The co-accused stood trial late last month, but after days of testimony, defence lawyers became aware of files they felt should’ve been shared by the Crown well before the trial began.
Former Oromocto First Nation chief Shelley Sabattis and six others are accused of breaking into the home of Anthony O’Blenis and Sonya Atwin and assaulting the pair at their residence in Welamukotuk.
Allan Sabattis-Atwin, who is Shelley Sabattis’s son, is facing charges along with Desirae Stevens, Drae Stevens, Aubrey Landry,
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