SAINT JOHN – A provincial court judge says he’ll need to see more evidence before deciding if he’ll keep search warrants connected to the Richard Oland murder investigation sealed.

Two local media outlets are fighting in court to have the documents made public.

They’ve been sealed for nearly a year, since the prominent Saint John businessman was found dead in his office last July.

The Crown argued that the documents contain hallmark evidence that only the person or persons responsible for Oland’s death would know, thus jeopardizing the investigation.

Today in court, Chief Judge Leslie Jackson said the Crown is requesting a new sealing order, which requires new information in order for the court to act.

The Crown is expected to offer testimony from a Saint John Police officer behind closed doors.