Coffs Harbour man facing manslaughter trial over punch
A COFFS Harbour man charged with manslaughter over a one-punch death in Queensland is likely to face trial this month.
Kenneth Faron Shawn Lionel Major's conviction for manslaughter was overturned in the Court of Appeal earlier this year and a retrial was ordered.
He is accused of throwing the lethal punch that killed Api Lai in Surfers Paradise in February, 2010.
In a trial review on Thursday5/9, the Supreme Court heard a re-trial would not start before September 19.
A three-day pre-trial hearing is expected to occur before then.
