Crown seeking direct indictment in Alexa Emerson white powder case

The Crown plans on seeking a direct indictment for Alexa Amanda Emerson, the Saskatoon woman accused in connection with dozens of bomb threats and white powder package deliveries, in order to send the case straight to trial.
Such a request is made in cases where the Crown believes there is a serious enough reason to bypass a preliminary hearing, which determines if there is enough evidence for a trial. Reasons for a direct indictment include ensuring public confidence in the administration of ju