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Man who admitted manslaughter in Fort St. John seeks new counsel ahead of sentencing

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March 6, 2026
Katlin Cota, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter after a person died in Fort St. John in June 2025, is looking for new counsel ahead of his sentencing.

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