Miles Halverson has been charged with aggravated assault and manslaughter in the death of Matt Reeder.
Halverson allegedly assaulted Reeder on June 5 in Nelson on the 600 block of Baker Street.
The Slocan resident was initially charged with aggravated assault before manslaughter was added to the charges in a Castlegar court Thursday.
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Halverson’s next hearing will be June 25 in Nelson to determine whether he gets a judicial interim release, otherwise known as bail.
