Michael Jordan White is also known as Michael Jordan Frank. (submitted photo/Saskatchewan RCMP)

By battlefordsNOW Staff

Homicide investigation

Preliminary hearing for accused in Todd Stone homicide moved to fall

Apr 15, 2021 | 1:00 PM

A preliminary hearing has now been rescheduled for this fall for the accused in the Todd Levi Stone homicide investigation.

Michael Jordan White, also known as Michael Jordan Frank, 33, who remains in custody, is facing a charge of second-degree murder in the case.

The preliminary hearing originally set to start April 12 in North Battleford provincial court has now been moved to Nov. 16 at 9:30 a.m.

During the preliminary inquiry the judge will determine if there is sufficient evidence for trial.

According to the RCMP, Todd Levi Stone, 38, was found unconscious in a home on the 800 block of 110 Street in North Battleford on May 12, 2020. He was transported to hospital in Saskatoon for further medical treatment and declared deceased on May 13.

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The allegations against the accused have not been proven in court.

According to the provincial court office, due to the province’s COVID-19 restrictions a number of preliminary hearings have had to be postponed since the pandemic started last year.

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angela.brown@jpbg.ca

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