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The Calgary parents accused of neglecting their dependent adult son, who weighed 44 pounds when they were arrested, are in talks to possibly resolve their criminal charges, court heard Wednesday.
Defence counsel Rebecca Snukal, who acts for Malinda Phillips, asked provincial court Judge Mark Tyndale to adjourn the case until May 3, while she and fellow defence lawyer Michael Bates continue negotiations with Crown prosecutor Janice Walsh.
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“This week I had a meeting with Ms. Walsh in relation to a resolution,” said Snukal, who also appeared on behalf of Bates for co-accused Jonathon Grunewald.
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Calgary Police have charged the parents of a dependent adult with neglect after the 27-year-old man, weighing 19 kilograms, was taken to hospital. Police