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November 8th, 2023
John A. Jackson to appeal convictions in child pornography case

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI - In a 96-page opening brief, attorneys for John Alexis Jackson outlined their arguments for why his convictions for the production of child pornography, and transportation with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, should be vacated.

July 14th, 2023
Local businessman Bettito Frett appeals to public to help save his ‘lifetime investments’

WICKHAM’S CAY 1, Tortola, VI- Faced with the prospect of losing his “lifetime investments” and feeling like he has run out of options, local businessman Bettito Frett has turned to the public for finance assistance, which he has promised to repay.

April 9th, 2023
Former USVI Olympic boxer fights for appeal in child predator case

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— Former boxing star John A. Jackson is seeking leave to appeal his conviction on rape and child pornography charges, and the return of his property.

February 27th, 2023
Nyron Erickson extradited to US jurisdiction today, Feb 27, 2023

TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Nyron Erickson, who is wanted by the United States Government to face charges of conspiracy to launder monetary funds from outside the USA and unlawfully transporting the funds into the USA, has been extradited to a US jurisdiction.

February 24th, 2023
A year later, no one charged for murdering Le’ Shaughn A. Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Today, February 24, 2023, marks the first anniversary of the murder of Le’ Shaughn A. Smith who was killed in a drive-by shooting in the vicinity of The Boys Service Station in Huntums Ghut, Tortola.

October 24th, 2022
Help police 'get these killers off the streets'- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has issued a call for persons to do their part in helping police to apprehend the person or persons responsible for the recent shooting deaths of Kawa Cornwall aka 'Willie' and Kadeem E. Frett in East End, Tortola on Friday, October 21, 2022.

August 8th, 2022
Nyron Erickson loses appeal against extradition to US

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Nyron Erickson, who is wanted by the United States Government to face charges of conspiracy to launder monetary funds from outside the USA and unlawfully transporting the funds into the USA, has lost his appeal against extradition.

May 18th, 2022
‘Mr Fahie has compelling reason to fight allegations’- Hon Fahie’s lawyer

MIAMI, Florida, VI- The attorney for ex-premier of the Virgin Islands Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), Theresa Van Vliet, has responded to federal prosecutors' request to revoke Hon Fahie’s $500,000 bond, arguing that he is not a danger to the community and will not try to flee the United States.

April 4th, 2022
DPP says judge wrongfully dismissed case against trio accused of murder

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has launched an appeal against what it terms “the erroneous decisions” of the Learned Trial Judge Richard G. Floyd that led to murder accused Vernon Bernard, Rafael Harrigan and Maybelline Rodriquez being freed in the High Court today, April 4, 2022.

March 19th, 2022
DDP appealing No-Case decision for Prevost & Power

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is appealing the decision of Judge Justice R. C. Williams to uphold the submission that interdicted police officers Pamphill Prevost and Simon Power had no case to answer for the sole count of conspiracy to steal.

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