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Stepfather of Missing N.S. Siblings Appears in Court as Crown Proceeds by Indictment

Prosecutors stressed the adult‑assault case is separate from the RCMP search for the missing siblings.

DANIEL MARTELL ARRAIGNED IN PICTOU NS COURT- Daniel Martell, the stepfather of missing NS children Jack and Lilly Sullivan, arrives at the Pictou, Nova Scotia provincial courthouse on Monday, March 2, 2026, to be arraingend on charges of forcible confinement, sexual assault, and assault against an adult. Ted Pritchard/The Globe and Mail
Daniel Martell, Jack and Lilly Sullivan's stepfather, arrives at Pictou provincial court on Monday, March 2, 2026. Sullivan is charged with sexual assault, assault and forcible confinement of an adult.
Daniel Martell appeared in Pictou provincial court to face one count each of assault, sexual assault and unlawful confinement.

Overview

  • Daniel Martell made his first appearance in Pictou provincial court on charges of sexual assault, assault and forcible confinement involving an adult complainant.
  • The Crown elected to proceed by indictment, noting the alleged offences occurred between September 2024 and March 2025, more than 12 months before arraignment.
  • Martell, charged in late January, did not have a retained lawyer; Legal Aid counsel represented him for the brief hearing and waived the reading of charges.
  • A publication ban protects the identity of the adult complainant, and officials warned the restriction applies to online posts, with possible investigation for breaches.
  • Authorities said the charges are not directly related to the investigation into Jack and Lilly Sullivan’s May 2025 disappearance, and the RCMP reported no new information as that probe continues; the next court date is March 30.