Andrew A. Fahie sentenced to 11 years in prison; To appeal
US Prosecutors wanted former Premier of the Virgin Islands Andrew A. Fahie to be sentenced to about 20 years in relation to his conviction on cocaine smuggling and money laundering charges; however, United States District Judge Kathleen M. Williams settled on 11 years in prison today, August 5, 2024. Photo: GIS/File
MIAMI, Florida, USA- US Prosecutors wanted former Premier of the Virgin Islands Andrew A. Fahie to be sentenced to about 20 years in relation to his conviction on cocaine smuggling and money laundering charges; however, United States District Judge Kathleen M. Williams settled on 11 years in prison today, August 5, 2024.
Mr Fahie is expected to appeal the sentencing.
Judge Williams opted for a more lenient punishment on Fahie, 53, although acknowledging his “violation of the public’s trust”.
“What’s clear is that Mr Fahie lost his way and got involved in this scheme,” Williams said.
The sentencing hearing to was attended by Mr Fahie’s wife, two daughters and a few other supporters.
Mr Fahie chose not to address the judge, declaring to the court that he was advised by his lawyers to not speak since they plan to appeal his trial convictions.
His lawyers have to wait until 14 days from the sentencing date to appeal.
More details to follow.
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80 Responses to “Andrew A. Fahie sentenced to 11 years in prison; To appeal”
@ Britain got the green light. Dont be a Ja** A$$. No country will ever get rid of corruption. Even Your thoughts too are corrupt.
Mehson uk and y'all is jokers deal with these criminals with the full weight of the law.
Gov official probably laughing at this so he continue he non sense only a slap on the risk
Well at least fat Albert will be sleeping tight when LGBT men in jail
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His sentence should include credit for time served inclusive of his time under house arrest while out on bail. He was not a free man during those times, and had to wear an ankle bracelet and under home confinement as a condition of his bail. In essence he has been in federal custody or under federal supervision for two years plus which will deducted from his overall sentence.
Its like they spent so much money to destabilize the territory and set him up that they have to continue to the very end. Is it a coincidence he's sentenced on parade day? hmmmm
Top or bottom?
Either way music to my earssss
APPEAL MY YOU GET DOWN TO BOUT A 6-7
A LOCAL DEPORTEE BOIII
If only it were that simple. Buju served 7 out of his 8 years sentence so he will serve at least 10 and no he does not get any credit as he was out on bail. Probably the reason why he is appealing his conviction as to possibly get a mistrial judgement and a new trial or to have them rule that he cannot be prosecuted again. He is not appealing his sentence so i don't believe they can adjust that if he is appealing his conviction. What is unbelievable is that Oleanvine got 9 years and 4 months and she cooperated while Andrew got 11 years and did not cooperate. Make that make sense. For those who said he did then why appeal? Will Oleanvine cooperate should there be a re-trial?
He also broke bvi laws
Yes that is true but do you have any confidence that he will be convicted here by a jury of his peers and the DPP/Police?
I believe he has a good chance on appeal and potentially getting a new trial. We will see.
Absolutely 100%.
JUST JEPODISED HIMSELF & AND SADLY HIS FAMILY , ACCORDING WHO'S NAME HE CALLED
In addition to us now branded corrupt,corrupt and illiterate too?
Simple maths says its impossible to highly improbable to hit 1/365 three times in a row with the coincidences to the start of COI, COI report dropped the day after his arrest & him being sentenced on August festival emancipation parade date. With all the extensions its highly improbable for his sentencing to fall on such a symbolic day by accident.
The chance of hitting 1/365.5 once is 0.27%. To do it three times is not likely & points to the coincidences as no coincidence at all. Like the trans people playing jesus at the Olympics, & the white horse on the riverbank was a coincidence.
This thing was highly orchestrated & not to our benefit simply to rag him up was the agenda after he fought with the UK governor, you know the one in the colonial hat.