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Dallas Pruden Wilson and Terrence Sinclair surprised and angered the victims family Friday by appearing at their sentencing hearing and claiming the eyed been wrongfully convicted of manslaughter. They have filed a motion saying Queens Bench Justice Karen Simonsen did not properly consider the actions or inaction of a key Crown witness to the March 2005 tragedy. Adam Lecours 34, was seriously beaten and robbed by Pruden Wilson and Sinclair and then left unconscious on a darkened Street in the Maples Only to be run Over moments later by an unsuspecting Motorist. Emilia Rzedzian testified during their trial last january she saw the attack but was too scared to get out of her car and help Lecours after the culprits fled and he Lay on the Road. She called on her cellphone for help but Lecours was struck and killed before police or paramedics could arrive. Defence lawyers Randy Minuk and Roberta Campbell argued Friday their clients should not have been convicted of Lecourse death when its Clear Rzedzian had the Opportunity to Rescue him and control the scene. The question is should they be held responsible and we say no said Minuk. Crown attorney Steve Johnson said the motion by the duo is devoid of Merit and should be immediately dismissed especially since lawyers had the Opportunity to raise the Issue during the trial but failed to do so. This is not a Case where fresh evidence is being presented he said. And the last thing the killers should expect is for some Good Samaritan to come along and clean up the mess they made. She was afraid of what shed just seen. Noelle Dietrich Lecourse widow said trying to accuse Rzedzian is a slap in the face. We dont blame her. I would have stayed in my car too. Ism just thankful she called 911. She did what probably Many people have even done Dietrich said outside court. This is All about responsibility. They re trying to blame everyone but themselves. Defence lawyers initially tried to pin the blame for be courses death on the Driver of the car that hit him suggesting during the trial he was negligent by not seeing the victim in the Road. Simonsen rejected that argument. However the claims about Rzedzian and the Impact on the two killers a snot advanced until Friday. Simonsen has now reserved her decision on whether to allow the Case to be reopened until Jan. 16. Ive been preparing for the past week getting ready for the sentencing. And then to hear about this. I did not think there was even a Chance the judge would go along with it Dietrich told the free press. She was also upset Simonsen ruled Friday that family members will not be allowed to display several Large photos of Lecours when making their victim Impact statements in court. These types of courtroom memorials have become routine during recent murder and manslaughter sentencing. Defence lawyers objected and Simonsen agreed. The posters will not further my understanding of the Impact of or. Be courses death she said. Dietrich said the pictures Are meant for her husbands killers to see. They get to see pictures of his dead body the autopsy but ones of him alive Are off limits she said. Shelly Marshall was allowed to show pictures while speaking at the sentencing hearing for her songs killer earlier this year. She and several other parents of recent homicide victims were in court Friday to show support for Dietrich and said they were stunned by Simon sends ruling. This just shows How the victims Are removed from this process from the very Start said Marshall. Lecours worked at Ysco foods and was the father of a 13 year old girl. He was randomly attacked while walking Home after finishing the late shift at work. A youth who was 17 at the time and cant be named was also convicted for his role and is awaiting sentencing. Court heard the teen Pruden Wilson and Sinclair had been drinking at a nearby House party when they decided to go outside and Rob someone. Lecours happened to be the first person to Cross their paths and never had a Chance quickly being overpowered by the Trio. Wow. Mikeo crime. Com i just seen a Guy get jumped by a group of Guys. Hers laying on the ground. They were stomping on him and then they just ran away Rzedzian says immediately. The operator asks for additional details including the specific location number of attackers and whether the victim appears to be bleeding. I see but i think so Rzedzian responds. Are you just passing by there asks the operator. Yeah. I just passed by. I did not want to Stop because those Guys were still. In sight says Rzedzian. The operator later confirms the exact status of the victim. Of so this Guy thatus lying there is lying on the ground right at Watson and stardust hers right on Watson Street yeah. Right at stardust says Rzedzian. Police and ambulance were dispatched to the scene but arrived too late Lecours was struck and killed by a passing Motorist who did not see him. By Lindsey Wiebe bar goers could see tighter Security at City nightclubs after the province accepted More than a dozen recommendations aimed at making pubs safer. The report from the Manitoba liquor control commission released Friday comes on the heels of two violent clashes at a downtown nightclub in recent months. It contains 13 recommendations for stepping up safety at drinking establishments including mandatory criminal record checks for managers and a required Security plan for anyone looking to open a new bar. Existing clubs wont be off the Hook either. The province wants to require bars to shut Down following a serious incident and undergo a full risk evaluation. To open again owners would have to meet safety requirements like adding More Security staff or beefing up Security systems. In the Case of serious or repeat problems bar operators might have to Post a Bond against their liquor licence. Just How much the eyed be required to pay a snot been decided. Bar patrons had differing opinions about the new safety measures. I think theress something to be said for taking preventative measures instead of just reacting after someone gets stabbed said Lindsey Koepke 20. Koepke would like to see More Metal detectors in bars. She frequented the Empire cabaret Between the oct. 21 shooting that injured four people and the nov. 18 fatal stabbing but doubts she would Ever go Back again. The Empire has not reopened since the fatal stabbing. At this Point ism going More to lounges she said. Jessica Sigurdson 22, Felt the new measures will help. She Isnit sure All bars other than those downtown need Metal detectors. She went to alive in the Exchange recently and it has a Metal Detector and a girl and a Guy at the door and they Pat you Down and its almost too much. And yet i totally did not mind it. I Felt safer. Finance minister Greg Selinger a hons responsible for the liquor commission stressed there is no one size fits All approach to bar safety. There Are also no plans to make Metal detectors mandatory said Selinger who believes they May give a false sense of Security. There Are Many ways for people to engage in violent activities that dont require Metal he said. Some recommendations could take effect Over the next few months said Macc head of inspection services Winston Yee like the record checks and Security plans. Others would require legislative changes and will have to wait until Spring. The report was prepared by a group made up of police officers Justice officials and liquor commission staff As Well As representatives for hotel cabaret and restaurant owner associations. Other recommendations include More Public education As Well As a set of Industry Best practices like Banning known troublemakers. Bar patrons could also see More police officers around nightclubs in the future. Yee said police Are in favour of maintaining a stronger presence in areas where theress a higher risk of violence. The Empire cabaret which sparked recent controversy Over nightclub safety is set to appear before the Macc next month. The main Street bar has been closed since mid november when a 24 year old Man was stabbed to death at the club. A few weeks later four people were wounded in a shooting at the same location. With files from Bill Redekop. Lindsey. Wiebe free press. My. Ca Emilia Rzedzian watched in fear As Adam Lecours was beaten by several men and left unconscious on a darkened Road Only to be run Over by an unsuspecting Motorist moments later. Heres what Rzedzian said in her 911 Call killers blame Good Samaritan cons ask judge to reopen trial consider role of key witness we dont blame her. I would have stayed in my car too Noelle Dietrich widow of victim liquor Board offers new rules to Shore up bar safety Wayne Glowacki / Winnipeg free press Adam be courses widow Noelle Dietrich right and Mother in Law or. Judith Bartlett hold photos outside courthouse of Lecours with daughter Jess ;