Nurse accused in Kajouji case waives right to trial

The Minnesota man accused of aiding the suicide of a Carleton University student is waiving his right to trial.

William Melchert-Dinkel, a former nurse, allegedly posed as a woman in online chat rooms and persuaded 18-year-old Nadia Kajouji and a man in England to take their own lives.

Melchert-Dinkel's decision means he won't testify in the case, nor will his lawyers be able to cross-examine witnesses.

Kajouji disappeared from her dorm room in March 2008. Her body was found in the Rideau River a month later.

A judge is expected to deliver a verdict within the next 10 days.

If convicted, Melchert-Dinkel could face 30 years in prison.

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  In this undated file photo provided by Nadia Kajouji's mother, Deborah Chevalier, Nadia is shown. Minnesota authorities say at least two people died,because of a male nurse, William Melchert-Dinkel, who posed as a female nurse on Internet suicide chat rooms. (AP Photo)