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More delays in 'Letty’ & Smith trial
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Yet another road bump hit the trial of Violet ‘Letty’ Hodge and Lucien Smith yesterday, September 25, 2013 when they appeared before the Magistrate’s Court as it was revealed that relevant documents were yet to be handed over to the defence.
UPDATE: Andre Penn denied further adjournment; refuses to plea
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Justice Albert Redhead ordered the trial of Andre A. Penn, who is accused of sex related offences allegedly committed on a minor, to proceed this morning July 8, 2013 despite a request for a further adjournment by Attorney-at-Law Jack Husbands.
Vincy rape & assault trial begins
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The trial involving a Vincentian who allegedly assaulted and raped a Canadian woman between August 1 and 15, 2011, commenced behind closed doors in the High Court of the Virgin Islands today June 25, 2013.
Magistrate tells Police Officer to get papers & prepare for trial
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Police Officer, Petranella Frett was yesterday, March 19, 2013 told to come prepared to defend herself with or without an attorney at her next court appearance as a result of the constant delays in her trial.
UPDATE: Simeon Pope cross-examines witnesses!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Two persons who are witnesses for the prosecution in the case against alleged fraudster Mr Simeon Pope have given their testimonies in the High Court. Mr Pope even cross-examined the witnesses, and alleged that he gave one of them two options during their alleged transaction.
Juror in Harrigan murder trial found to be a relative of a fmr accused
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It was a journey of incredible suspension and surprises at the High Court yesterday, October 17, 2012 as witnesses and evidence came and went but it would have never been anticipated that the jurors would be discharged for the second time this week.
Customs officer to face trial for allegedly interfering with evidence
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Customs Officer Jamal Forde, 26, learned yesterday October 16, 2012 at the Magistrate’s Court that his case will be heading to trial in November.
Officer who allegedly punches inmate likely for trial July 20
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – An officer accused of punching a juvenile inmate at Her Majesty’s Prison until he was rendered unconscious, has to re-appear in the Magistrate’s Court on July 20, 2012 when his trial is likely to commence.
CGB man found with $136K to stand trial July 11
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A Cane Garden Bay resident, who was caught with $136,620 by officers in January 2012, is expected to stand trial in the Magistrate’s Court on July 11, 2012.
UPDATE - “Vehicle back glass shattered in front of me & I dropped the bag”
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The security worker for MoneyGram, who was carrying the deposit box with $190,401.41 in cash, testified that it was only when he saw a vehicle back glass shattered in front of him that he dropped the money.