The man accused of first-degree murder in the death of a Newmarket senior has had his case adjourned as new counsel comes on.
Phillip Rulli, 56, appeared via CCTV before a judge-led intensive case management court on Nov. 5, but had his case deferred as new counsel reviews the case.
Rulli is scheduled to appear in court next on Dec. 20.
He has previously said he admitted to hitting his bail officer and again spoke briefly of admitting to it in his court appearance.
Rulli is accused of the murder of 66-year-old Dennis Sweet in an apartment building at Timothy and Prospect streets.
York Regional Police arrived at the seniors housing building on Sept. 2 at about 8:50 a.m. where they found Sweet, who had been stabbed. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The accused and the victim were known to each other, police have said.
Rulli had lost his counsel in his last appearance in court and had yelled expletives in a previous appearance. But he was calmer during Tuesday's appearance, as the court discussed his case.
“Have a great day everyone,” Rulli said as he departed.
