Mistrial in case of former Oromocto First Nation chief, 6 others

A high-profile assault trial involving members of the Oromocto First Nation has ended in a mistrial. Former Chief Shelley Sabattis was among the seven co-accused in the case. They were charged with breaking into the home of Anthony Oblinus and Sonya Atwin and assaulting them. Several videos were submitted into evidence showing a crowd of people surrounding a residence in the community and then storming inside. The house is full of people now. RCMP officers monitored the situation from the street. Right now! Go! Moments later, Anthony Oblenis is seen being chased down the street and told to leave the reserve. Let's escort him off the reserve at the very least. But there was other evidence in the case that was disclosed during the trial itself. Files, including witness statements and RCMP records, evidence the defense says should have been disclosed before the trial began, which may have changed their strategy. Justice Thomas Christie agreed, declaring a mistrial late last month. Nine people were originally charged in the case, but court documents show charges against Sean Sabatis-Atwin were withdrawn. Meanwhile, Nakia Sabatis previously pleaded guilty to the assault and will be sentenced in March. The remaining six accused are Shelley Sabatis' son, Alan Sabatis-Atwin, Desiree Stephens, Dre Stephens. Aubrey Landry, Joel Barrios, and Steven Sabatis. Justice Christie has ordered a new trial for the seven accused. There's no date set for that yet, but their next court appearance is in December.