A former Halifax university student on trial for killing another student during a drug deal insists he shot the other man in self-defence
A former Halifax university student on trial for killing another student during a drug deal completed his testimony Thursday, insisting he had no plan to kill anyone and that he shot the other man in self-defence.
The Crown is arguing that Sandeson, also a drug dealer, had planned to kill Samson and steal his marijuana because the accused was deep in debt and needed the money to pay for medical school – allegations Sandeson has firmly denied. He also noted bruising around his right shoulder, which he said was caused by carrying a large bag that at one point contained Samson’s body, which has yet to be found. Aside from those injuries, the photos showed no other wounds.Sandeson said he felt “dominated and scared.”
“I’m spinning away as he tries to take the gun from me, trying to keep my body between him and the gun that’s on my hip,” he testified. “Both of us had our hands on the gun at varying points .... We’re wrestling for control of the gun .... At one point, he has both of his arms around me.” At that point, Sandeson backed away, pointed the gun at Samson and told him to leave. Samson sat down and asked if Sandeson’s “pretty girlfriend” was at home. He then said, “You’re done,” as he rose and lunged at him, the accused told the court.On Thursday, Sandeson told defence lawyer Alison Craig that he could not recall any punching or hitting during the fight for the gun.
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