Haaima trial delayed after accused refuses transport to court, citing mental health concerns
04-06-2026 12:00 via thewhig.com

Haaima trial delayed after accused refuses transport to court, citing mental health concerns

The judge-alone trial of Kingston tech entrepreneur Michael Haaima was delayed again on Monday after the accused refused to be transported from custody to court, citing mental health concerns.Haaima, who is facing 98 charges including sexual assault, sexual assault with a weapon, choking, threats, confinement, trafficking and child pornography and bestiality-related offences, was expected to appear before Justice Robyn Ryan Bell at the Frontenac County Court House on Monday as his Superior Cour
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