Caribbean immigration advocates have welcomed a United States court ruling that strengthens the rights of immigrants held in detention. The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that immigration officials must give detained immigrants a bond hearing within 90 days. Judges said officials cannot hold people for long periods without allowing them to […]
Court proceedings in the estate dispute involving the late former Minister Asot Michael have been delayed until May 20. The High Court postponed the matter as both sides continue efforts to appoint a handwriting expert. The expert will examine the authenticity of a disputed will. Acting High Court Judge M.E. Birnie Stephenson ordered both parties […]
Court of Appeal has reduced the prison sentence of Oszie Kelvin Russell, also known as “Mongoose.” As a result, he will now serve one year and ten months. Previously, Russell received a sentence of three and a half years. However, his attorneys challenged that ruling. Therefore, the court reviewed the case. The appeal was led […]
Court proceedings continued Wednesday in the St. John’s Magistrates’ Court concerning the murder of nine-year-old Chantel Crump. Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emmanuel ruled that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) submitted an incomplete list of exhibits. Therefore, the prosecution must correct its filing. During the hearing, the prosecution acknowledged the issue. They requested additional time to […]
Court heard testimony about an alleged payment to have Nigel Christian killed. A prosecution witness spoke before the High Court. The witness said accused Saliem Harrigan mentioned a contract to kill Christian. According to the testimony, Harrigan allegedly said the contract came from Raymond Yhap. Furthermore, the witness claimed the arrangement was facilitated through an […]
Court has granted a final adjournment in the case involving the killing of nine-year-old Chantel Crump. On Wednesday, a magistrate allowed prosecutors one last short extension. However, the court made it clear that this would be the final delay. The case is against Angela Mejia. She faces charges in connection with Crump’s death. During the […]
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