Seth Bertrand, 21, was recorded speaking to an undercover RCMP officer. A Windsor man’s recorded conversations with RCMP about trying to join a neo-Nazi group will be used against him in his trial on a charge of terrorism. A Superior Court judge ruled on Monday that things Seth Bertrand said to an undercover officer, and things he said to an officer after his arrest, are admissible as evidence. “The circumstances by which the statement was (obtained) was not oppressive,” said Justice Maria Carroccia. Windsor man applied to terror group during class on school computer, court hears Lawyer in terror trial argues RCMP interview violated his client’s rights Bertrand, 21, is facing a terrorism charge in relation to what RCMP allege were attempts to connect with a far-right hate group called the Atomwaffen Division — also known as the National Socialist Resistance Front. Inspired by the writings of avowed U.S. neo-Nazi James Mason, the group promotes armed violence for white nationalist aims. Canada listed the Atomwaffen Division as a terrorist entity in 2021. RCMP allege that Bertrand submitted an online application in which he “offered his skills and commitment to do things” for the group.
