A man accused of an alleged fraud of over $5,000 against Viterra Inc. returned to Court of Queen’s Bench in Battleford, Friday. The case has been adjourned to September as the Crown and Defence look to find a common resolution in the matter. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

By Angela Brown

In the courts

Lawyers eye possible plea deal for man accused of defrauding Viterra

Jun 7, 2019 | 1:53 PM

A plea deal is being discussed for a man accused of defrauding Viterra Inc. out of thousands of dollars.

David Glassford, 42, is facing various charges for allegedly defrauding one of the nation’s largest grain handlers and a number of it’s customers out of over $5,000 in money and grain between June 8, 2010, and Jan. 10, 2014, in the Wilkie area.

Defence lawyer Brian Pfefferle, who appeared at Court of Queen’s Bench by phone, said he and Crown prosecutor Charlotte Morden are in discussion for a possible plea deal if they can come to an agreement on the complicated case.

“The issues, I believe, can be resolved, but unfortunately, they are not able to be resolved immediately,” he said.

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Justice Gerald Allbright is hopeful the matter can reach a conclusion soon, too.

“The creative solution that the Crown and defence looked at is one which I’m still hopeful will come to fruition,” Allbright said, adding he is looking forward to a resolution at the next court date on Sept. 6.

Outside the courthouse, Crown prosecutor Charlotte Morden said she hopes to reach a resolution without the need for a lengthy jury trial.

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angela.brown@jpbg.ca

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