Freedom Mona Maunsell Anderson stands trial for murder of Nicholas Braid

A young woman accused of fatally stabbing a man will stand trial for his alleged murder despite pleading guilty to manslaughter.

A young woman accused of fatally stabbing a man in the torso following an argument in Surfers Paradise will stand trial charged with murder.

Freedom Mona Maunsell Anderson, 23, pleaded not guilty in Brisbane Supreme Court to the murder of law graduate Nicholas Braid, 35, before a jury on Monday.

Freedom Mona Maunsell Anderson is on trial for the murder of Nicholas Braid. Picture: Facebook

Ms Anderson did plead guilty to the back up charge of manslaughter but Crown prosecutor Stephen Muir rejected her plea and the trial began.

It will be alleged Ms Anderson stabbed Mr Braid in Surfers Paradise, on the Gold Coast, on April 21, 2020.

Mr Muir said 18 witnesses, including five Gold Coast police witnesses, would be called during the estimated seven day trial.

Both Mr Muir and Ms Anderson’s defence barrister, Jacob Robson, will give their opening remarks to the jury on Tuesday.

Ms Anderson remains in custody while the trial continues.

Nicholas Braid was allegedly fatally stabbed in April 2020. Picture Facebook