Mental health assessment requested for Hay River man accused of murder The defence lawyer for James Colosimo has requested a mental health assessment to see if his client is fit to stand trial. Colosimo is accused in the death of an 18-year-old in Hay River, N.W.T. Social Sharing James Colosimo, who's charged in the death of an 18-year-old, will return to court in early March Posted: Feb 01, 2021 6:00 AM CT | Last Updated: February 1 James Colosimo leaves the Yellowknife courthouse on Sept. 16 in shackles following his first court appearance after being charged with murder. His lawyer has now requested a mental health assessment to see if his client is fit to stand trial.(Chantal Dubuc/CBC)