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Bob & Tico granted bail in round 3!

Earl D. Hodge (left) and Roberto 'Tico' Harrigan (right) were today February 14, 2017 granted bail in the sum of $1M and $600,000 respectively. Photo: VINO/File
The matter involving Earl D. Hodge and Roberto 'Tico' Harrigan was heard under heavy security at the Road Town Police Station by a magistrate brought in specially for the case. Photo: VINO/File
The matter involving Earl D. Hodge and Roberto 'Tico' Harrigan was heard under heavy security at the Road Town Police Station by a magistrate brought in specially for the case. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Under heavy security at the Road Town Police Station on the main island of Tortola and away from the media, their families and other supporters, Earl D. Hodge and Roberto 'Tico' Harrigan were today February 14, 2017 granted bail by a magistrate brought in specifically for this case.

According to information obtained from sources close to the situation, Mr Hodge was offered bail in the sum of $1M, while Mr Harrigan- a former Customs officer- was offered bail in the sum of $600,000. Each must pay $200,000 cash upfront as part of their bail, along with two sureties available to sign.

As part of the bail conditions, Messrs Hodge and Harrigan are to adhere to a strict curfew of 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, in addition to signing in at Road Town Police Station daily. The men are represented jointly by Attorneys Patrick Thompson and Stephen R. Daniels.

Is this legal harassment?

Both Hodge and Harrigan were arrested by local police on February 7, 2017 after the United States Government issued a fresh extradition request for the men in connection with an alleged drug ring.

Some in the Virgin Islands legal community see this as legal harassment after a local High Court already rejected a previous extradition request and the two men have already served some three years in prison on Tortola.

It was High Court Judge Vicki A. Ellis who already ruled that former Governor William B. McCleary's decision to issue an Order to Proceed with an extradition hearing be quashed and that the matter be remitted to the Governor for reconsideration in accordance with the judgment of the court.

The men then challenged the Order to Proceed with a second extradition hearing ordered by McCleary on October 11, 2012.

The Judicial Review matter had resulted in a stay in the extradition proceedings at the Magistrate's Court, and many were caught by surprise that the US government is back again on this matter for the third time.

According to our newsroom's legal department, the US Justice Department will have to provide fresh evidence to Governor John S. Duncan OBE for him to consider proceeding with a third extradition hearing.

Many legal experts believe it is not likely to succeed.

31 Responses to “Bob & Tico granted bail in round 3! ”

  • Lucky Dudes. (14/02/2017, 20:13) Like (13) Dislike (6) Reply
    Wow. Bail. Wow. These men bless. Because they arrested little Nut and a military jet land in SK 3 am. 3 in the morning and Hussle him out. No Bail.
    • Be real (15/02/2017, 09:11) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      the circumstances around Lil Nut vs these guys are totally different. At no time violence or any threats were made in the apprehension of these accused men.
  • Freedom! (14/02/2017, 20:14) Like (18) Dislike (10) Reply
    Free Bob and Tico
  • Xxx (14/02/2017, 20:16) Like (16) Dislike (22) Reply
    I agree it is US harassment End of story.
    • Really? (15/02/2017, 00:12) Like (8) Dislike (4) Reply
      @Xxx, What kind of US harassment are you talking about. You better hope the US don't sanction your Country.
    • Hmm (15/02/2017, 10:10) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
      Until they say, "stop using our currency then!" We'll bawl long tears!
      • tash (16/02/2017, 00:41) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        If the jokers insist on independence, they'll have to consider their own currency.
  • no mention of that (14/02/2017, 20:18) Like (24) Dislike (7) Reply
    We need to see actual evidence, and we sure haven't seen any so far.
  • when they out to get you (14/02/2017, 20:35) Like (22) Dislike (0) Reply
    What is transpiring now should not come as a shock to anyone who has been paying attention.
    • Aotonette (14/02/2017, 21:21) Like (15) Dislike (8) Reply
      They are the nicest alleged drug lords. They don't harass anyone. Let's hope this system don't give them up to the USA. They are just fine in TOLA.
  • Music (14/02/2017, 21:08) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    So will they take bail? Can they afford it? Or will they stay in jail?
  • Stand by (14/02/2017, 21:09) Like (14) Dislike (4) Reply
    Bail or no bail, they are going to get them.
  • ?????? (14/02/2017, 21:12) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    By the time these guys finish paying all that money for legal fees and bail, they are going to be tapped out.
  • ? (14/02/2017, 22:51) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    Remember whose currency you enjoy. the PRIVILEGE of using.
  • Bvi lander (15/02/2017, 00:03) Like (8) Dislike (9) Reply
    The BVI government full of piss these men ain't do no crime in the US. They ain't murder no one or rape any one but yet they want to kill our people. Who does the US extradite? what happen to that white man that kill the woman west end he went on bail back in america. Why the BVI ain't send for him to be extradited back for murder. I would like to see how this play out. lets stand together community and fight for our people to not get extradited.
    • wize up (15/02/2017, 07:46) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
      @ BVI Lander: little nut and coke did not commit any crime in the USA either: as citizens of BVI we can travel to the USA/USVI on wavers; such privilege will be forfeited if Uncle Sam gets pissed over this matter: when JA was standing up for Mr Coke not to extradited; all Uncle Sam did was refuse travellers with JA passports entry into the USA(must the rest of us suffer because of 2 others)...just for your info(there is an exciting treaty signed around 1972 between the USA & UK which grants them the rights to do exactly what they are do now)....because these guys have the money to challenge the legal system that is why these guys are still in the BVI(poor me would have been already under the federal jail all now)....just another point of information(a guy was involved in a murder investigation right here in BVI) he left our jurisdiction however he was brought right back to the BVI and stood trial).....we all just have to keep the faith and put God first
      • tretretrete (16/02/2017, 08:43) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
        @ Wise up all you care about is being able to travel to America, while our people lives are at stake. Soon trump will ban you all from traveling there without a VISA or green card. If you so want the privileges to go USVI just go get citizenship.
  • Belonger With A Broader Perspective (15/02/2017, 02:30) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    Happy Valentine Day !!!! Granny Mommy Sister Wife Matey been praying for you.
  • cgb (15/02/2017, 05:50) Like (5) Dislike (6) Reply
    Now that them man get bail them need to put the same pressure an the gov an the Feds for harassment one lawsuit an them goin back off the man them trust me
    • Hulu (15/02/2017, 07:38) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
      @cgb, you have no idea what you are talking about. You think it is that easy to go up against Gov or the Feds?

    • wize up (15/02/2017, 09:07) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
      @ CGB: its wishful thinking on your part or you home smoking some serious $hi!..please stay safe and begin taking your medication because you are very delusional(stay off the freeway)
    • @ CGB. joker. Feds ain no joke (15/02/2017, 09:45) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
      @cgb. U sound like a mis informed joker. The feds have gotten leaders of Nations.. Billionaire who can hire the best lawyers... and they all are in American jail. Little but threaten to blow up SK if they hand him over. He is in American Jail. My advice to these guys. SAve their money for their kids. Stop giving to local lawyers... Have some to pay an American lawyer to please on their behalf. Get less time. The Feds don't do this they don't spend Tax that they have to account for unless they have plenty of evidence... Tell them prepare for life in American jail... I took no pleasure in say it... Got to keep it real.
  • Realiy Check (15/02/2017, 07:12) Like (4) Dislike (5) Reply
    the question is who is behind this? Is it really the USA or the Governor? things that make you go hummmmm
  • p escobar (15/02/2017, 10:37) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    one million dollars is pocket change
  • Real Talk (15/02/2017, 13:02) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Listen talk what you know I was a friend of little nut OK .He gave up himself he was fed up of the harassment and gave up his self .Please stop call little nut name media bully .That's why some of you guys get gun down always calling up people names
    • wize up (15/02/2017, 17:05) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
      @ Real Talk: careful the DEA track you down however the USA need to clean up those coke and crack heads then the demand for the dope will drop....most of the dope heads to the USA(the crew simply supplying the demand; its called business)
  • de silent one (15/02/2017, 16:23) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    I think people have the right to express their opinion, but also be careful of the things that one writes. I don't think that some of the bloggers know or have half of the information that the authorities have in going after these men, so they need to be cognizant of what they write. This little nature's secret country and can't afford to go under for the sake of those sometimes greedy and arrogant guys. Maybe it's only their followers are talking foolishness.
  • spanish man (15/02/2017, 19:59) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    My prayers for their famalies
  • Hmm (16/02/2017, 23:07) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    These good men in no way shape or form should be in the position they are in.
  • ck this (18/02/2017, 06:42) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    The Fed need clean up they bk yard n they need to go for trump


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