A travesty of Justice? Najan Christopher's ‘Breach of Trust’ trial starts!
Ms Christopher was charged with Breach of Trust for writing a letter saying that former Premier Fahie was the Head of Government at the time of his arrest and should be considered for diplomatic immunity.
The case, which many legal scholars believe should have already been tossed out, began on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Ms Christopher is being represented by high-powered Attorney Terrence F. Williams of Chase Law.
At the May 21, 2024 trial, the Director of Public Prosecutions Mrs Tiffany R. Scatliffe-Esprit called Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr, and Attorney General Dawn J. Smith as witnesses.
High praises for Christopher
Under cross-examination from Attorney Williams, Mr Archer related that Ms Christopher was a hard worker and highly regarded staff of the Premier’s Office. The Deputy Governor also admitted that Mr Fahie was still the Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI) at the time the diplomatic letter was written by Ms Christopher. Mr Archer noted that a Premier travelling abroad can still give directives to his staff even though someone else may be acting as Premier.
AG is not an international law expert
On May 22, 2024, when Attorney General Smith took the stand, she noted in response to questions from Scatliffe-Esprit that, in her opinion, Mr Fahie was not eligible for diplomatic immunity, in part because the VI is not a sovereign state.
However, under cross-examination, the Attorney General admitted she was not an expert in international law. She confessed on the stand that she did not have all the information and facts when she gave her opinion on whether Mr Fahie was eligible for immunity. Ms Smith also noted that at the time of Fahie’s arrest, no policy was in place to address the overseas arrest of a Premier and that it would be understandable if there were differing approaches to such a crisis.
Other Breach of Trust cases pending
Many legal scholars believe Ms Christopher was on a target list because she was trying to help the former Premier. She is the daughter of the late legislator Deloris Christopher, who represented the Fifth District before her passing.
There is a long list of others arrested and charged with Breach of Trust with pending cases, including Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6), Comptroller of Customs Wade N. Smith and Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Sports Lorna L. Stevens.
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28 Responses to “A travesty of Justice? Najan Christopher's ‘Breach of Trust’ trial starts!”
@motorola...you need yo shut your dam mouth. What being zn "island man" have to do with this? Jack Donkeys like you always feeding the fire with your divisiveness. In my opinion you are full of sh**.
That girl is God child and she will walk free , God on your side sweet girl. And make them pay when it all over