Teenager pleads guilty to misleading police in Tyson MacDonald death
CBC
One of the two teens charged in the death of 17-year-old Tyson MacDonald pleaded guilty to two charges during an appearance in Georgetown Provincial Court on Thursday.
The teenager appeared in court by video. He said he didn't want a trial and pleaded guilty to charges related to ]misleading police and giving false statements on three occasions.
The charges of murder and interfering with human remains against the youth have been stayed, which means they won't be pursued at this time.
The boy's lawyer wants him to be released, but the Crown wants him to remain in custody because of the intense community interest in the case. That issue was not resolved Thursday, so he remains in custody.
The teen's sentencing has been set for April 18.
The second youth's case was adjourned on Thursday. He is charged with first-degree murder and hiding human remains, and is also due back in court on April 18.
A publication ban under the Youth Criminal Justice Act prevents CBC News from naming either of the accused.
MacDonald went missing on Dec. 14. Police found his body in eastern P.E.I. five days later, after an extensive search.
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