The Alberta couple accused of causing their son's death by refusing to take the sick boy to a doctor wants their trial delayed until the provincial government pays them $1 million and puts $3 million in trust for defence fees at their upcoming trial. But after the Supreme Court victory, the couple fired their lawyers because they say they can't afford further legal fees. $1M spent to dateThe Stephans say they've spent more than $1 million on their legal battle to date. The additional $3,000,000 sought by the couple would go toward lawyers' fees, investigators and experts that the Stephans say need to be hired by the defence team. The affidavit also accuses Alberta Justice and Alberta Health Services employees of withholding, falsifying and tampering with evidence at the first trial.

Source: CBC News December 06, 2018 22:41 UTC