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legislative assembly, admitting that he momentarily lost his temper and stating "I regret I lost my cool for a few seconds". Colwell has been a member of the legislature since 1993. Paris's lawyer appeared in court on June 18, 2013, on his behalf where the case was adjourned to July 4, 2013. Paris's lawyer appeared in court July 4, 2013, on his behalf and stated that he was accepting responsibility for a minor assault and making threats against
Colwell, and by doing so, could end up with no criminal record. The Crown prosecutor recommended that Paris enter the adult diversion program. Paris completed the adult diversion program and it was announced on October 24, 2013, that the charges were being dropped.
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