Oland preliminary hearing to stretch into October

SAINT JOHN, N.B.- The Dennis Oland preliminary hearing is going to stretch into the fall.

The 46 year old is charged with second degree murder in the death of his father Richard Oland.

The 69 year old well known businessman’s body was found July 7th, 2011 in his uptown office.

The preliminary inquiry got underway May 12th with six weeks set aside but lawyers for both sides said more time was needed.

The New Brunswick Telegraph Journal reports additional dates were added in August and October.

There is a publication ban in place for the  the hearing which will determine whether there is enough evidence to send the case to trial.

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