Body modifier to stand trial over snowflake implant death
He faces manslaughter and mutilation charges over implant and branding allegations
A NSW body modifier will stand trial accused of causing a woman’s death by implanting a plastic snowflake under her right hand.
Brendan Leigh Russell, 38, has formally pleaded not guilty to manslaughter, female genital mutilation and causing grievous bodily harm at Gosford District Court on Friday.
Judge David Wilson has ordered Mr Russell to appear at the NSW Supreme Court in Sydney on 26 July for a trial date to be set.
Defence lawyer Ahmed Dib has indicated he will be seeking to have separate trials for Mr Russell and his co-accused, body modifier Howard Rollins.
