Episode
Lobster Dealer on Trial for Intimidation
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- May 30, 2026
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- 98
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Summary
In a gripping courtroom drama unfolding in Digby, Nova Scotia, 66-year-old lobster dealer Eric Thibault faces trial for intimidation after a tense recording surfaced where he allegedly warns rival dealer Geoffrey Jobert to stop speaking to the media — with the chilling line, “You really want to go to war with us?” Jobert, who captured the exchange on video with his spouse, testified that Thibault and his son confronted him with threats and slurs. The defense argues the voice isn’t clearly Thibault’s and that “go to war” is just business talk. Thibault, already in custody after being denied bail on other charges, also has three prior intimidation/extortion cases dismissed due to witness subpoenas being overlooked — an error the RCMP admitted. He’s separately awaiting sentencing on an assault with a weapon charge. With a June 12th ruling expected, the case probes whether Thibault, labeled by police as a community “boss,” truly runs a criminal syndicate — a claim his lawyer dismisses as exaggerated. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ea215236d49f660e