By Canadian Press

STEPHAN RE-TRIAL

Stephan family midwife/nurse called to testify on day one of re-trial

Jun 4, 2019 | 7:44 AM

LETHBRIDGE- The second trial of an Alberta couple charged in the meningitis death of their toddler son in 2012 heard from a pair of witnesses yesterday who recommended they get medical help for their son.

David and Collet Stephan were granted a new trial by the Supreme Court last year, which overturned their conviction of failing to provide the necessaries of life for their 19-month-old son Ezekiel.

He was treated with alternative therapies until he stopped breathing and later died of bacterial meningitis.

Both the Stephan’s midwife and the receptionist at a naturopath in Lethbridge suggested they seek medical advice when he failed to get over what the parents thought was the flu.

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David Stephan told reporters he still thinks the odds are stacked against them in this trial.

The trial will hear from the naturopath, a paramedic and 911 operators today.

The re-trial is expected to continue for the next month.

(The Canadian Press)