Prosecution investigating whether cadet court martial case can move forward

Court martial proceedings involving a suspended P.E.I. army reserve captain were unexpectedly adjourned again on Friday.

The court heard the prosecution isnow trying to determineif the case can proceed at all.

Capt. Todd Bannister has pleaded not guilty to charges of disgraceful conduct for allegedly making inappropriate sexual comments to female cadets.Two complainantstestified this week.

But today, the miliary prosecutor, Maj.M.E. Leblond,told court she needs an adjournment to examine new information that has come to light.

She said that information may mean there is no longer a reasonable expectation of conviction. Court has not heard what that information is.

A court spokesperson saidmilitary police are investigating.

The court martial proceeding resumes Tuesday.

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