CALGARY — The defence in a trial for parents of a teenage boy who died of starvation and complications from untreated diabetes has asked for a brief delay to decide if it will call a witness.
One of the lawyers for Emil Radita and his wife, Rodica Radita, told a Calgary judge the defence needs until Tuesday to talk to a potential underage witness before deciding whether to call any evidence in the first-degree murder trial.
The trial, which began May 24, was adjourned over the summer and is entering its final stage this week.
The parents have both pleaded not guilty.
Alexandru, who was one of eight children, weighed less than 37 pounds when he died.
Witnesses have testified that the parents refused to accept that their son had diabetes and failed to treat his disease.
