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Fahie’s attorney scrutinising jury's ability to render impartial verdict

On December 13, 2023, Ex-Premier. Andrew A. Fahie (R1) Attorney Theresa M. Van Vliet filed an eight-page list of proposed voir dire questions to ask potential jurors. Photo: Internet Source
Mr who Fahie served as the VI’s Premier between 2019 and 2022, and he has been in politics since 1995 faces charges of conspiracy to import a controlled substance (cocaine), conspiracy to engage in money laundering, attempted money laundering, and foreign travel in aid of racketeering. Photo: VINO/File
Mr who Fahie served as the VI’s Premier between 2019 and 2022, and he has been in politics since 1995 faces charges of conspiracy to import a controlled substance (cocaine), conspiracy to engage in money laundering, attempted money laundering, and foreign travel in aid of racketeering. Photo: VINO/File
MIAMI, Florida, USA – Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that the ex-Virgin Islands Premier Andrew A. Fahie's Attorney, Theresa M. Van Vliet, has filed an eight-page list of proposed voir dire questions to ask potential jurors.

According to the Virgin Islands Daily News based in the USVI on December 14, 2023, several of the questions seek to determine whether potential jurors have formed any impressions or opinions of him. 

“There are also questions about whether jurors have seen any media reports about Fahie or the case against him, and numerous other questions about the jurors’ personal background and connections to issues like law enforcement, drug trafficking, and moral beliefs that could impact their ability to render an impartial verdict,” the news source noted.

Trial in 2024 

Mr Fahie, who served as the VI’s Premier between 2019 and 2022, and had been in politics since 1995, has been charged with conspiracy to import a controlled substance (cocaine), conspiracy to engage in money laundering, attempted money laundering, and foreign travel in aid of racketeering.

The voir dire questions come as a Miami court last week Wednesday, December 13, 2023, amended bail requirements for ex-Virgin Islands Premier Andrew A. Fahie, allowing his wife, Sheila E. Forbes-Fahie, to visit him for the holidays without surrendering her passport as previously required.

Mr Fahie has been largely confined to his daughter’s Miami apartment since he was released on $1M bail in June 2022 as he awaits trial in the new year 2024.

Van Vliet had asked that the court allow Fahie’s wife to keep her travel documents during her visit and said pretrial services and prosecutors do not object to the request.

26 Responses to “ Fahie’s attorney scrutinising jury's ability to render impartial verdict”

  • Pls Stop (18/12/2023, 21:01) Like (57) Dislike (25) Reply
    Seems like this attorney wants to such as much money from Foy as she can; all these antics and he is still going to go to Jail. She should be negotiating a plea deal for him..
    • It's not for show (19/12/2023, 00:55) Like (24) Dislike (30) Reply
      I think Andrew has very little chance of winning this but as his Lawyer she has to follow his wishes. Most lawyers will lay out options for their client and have them decide, it's very likely that Andrew just doesn't want to admit guilt.
      • @ Its not for show. Truth.. (19/12/2023, 11:29) Like (2) Dislike (16) Reply
        I agree 100%. I also think that Andrew is doing this for the BVI. He believes if he plead guilty or found guilty Britain will use this against the BVI to impose direct rule and he doesn't want that, so he is taking his chances in court...
        • It's not for show (19/12/2023, 15:07) Like (8) Dislike (4) Reply
          You can keep that conspiracy for yourself. The man got arrested for trying to sell the country for next to nothing.
    • Oh Please (19/12/2023, 02:04) Like (14) Dislike (24) Reply
      Hopefully she can show how one country hiding behind a next to remove someone who they found was fighting against their colonial evil for the best for his people.
    • Really (21/12/2023, 20:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I think it is as important for him to walk free as it is for her to win the case. For the record I think she will win.
  • local boy (18/12/2023, 21:21) Like (26) Dislike (76) Reply
    The drew will win that case.
  • Doctor (18/12/2023, 22:29) Like (8) Dislike (18) Reply
    Meanwhile you have haters in the bvi talking nonsense about Fahie going jail because Maynard turned a rat
  • American (18/12/2023, 22:41) Like (9) Dislike (121) Reply
    He will be on the first flight out of Miami. He alone and the pilots watch it unfold. Every thing is a matter of timing and who has the final say its God
  • Migoman (18/12/2023, 23:29) Like (26) Dislike (22) Reply
    Bill those hours Theresa.
    Thats where your focus is at. You already know whats coming for Foy
    • @Migoman (19/12/2023, 14:24) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      I was wondering if she is one of the attorneys whose fee starts at 5 hundred dollars per hour.
  • My Take (19/12/2023, 02:05) Like (11) Dislike (15) Reply
    It shows the extent the slave masters would go to eliminate anyone who challenges them. Their time will come.
    • @my take (19/12/2023, 16:31) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
      And just exactly what Slave Masters are you babbling about? Are you babbling about the local black slave masters? Because there sure is a lot of them on the Island that is pimping out or slaving their own.
  • John (19/12/2023, 05:28) Like (0) Dislike (8) Reply
    We will see I don't say that he would not wind the case but he can't be a premiere again so pray that he does
  • @local boy (19/12/2023, 06:51) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
    You are just as stupid as the rest of the other idiots. Do you really think his attorney gives a S? Her thing is to get enough money as she can. Let his A take a plea deal and keep it moving.
  • I’ll say this much (19/12/2023, 06:58) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    That is why I hate defense attorneys, they know their clients is often guilty and they still defend the wrong of the client. In the end she is walking away with a pocket full of money and off to the next client while he is off to jail.
  • WHY ? (19/12/2023, 08:10) Like (4) Dislike (5) Reply
    WOULD BIG DADDY ANDY WANT TO CHOOSE A WHITE COLONIALISTS WHITE GAL ( AS THE GREAT WANNABE ARISTOCRATS / ATTORNEY ( AKA) ( WIGALO DOES SAY / WHEN HE HAS ALL THIS TALENT GOING TO WASTE HERE IN MR WIG ? ? ? ???? ????❓️ @ LOCAL - INSTEAD OF YOU HOLLERING OUT - FREE THE DREW LIKE A PRAYER ???? AND I AGREE HE NEEDS PRAYERS / BUT NOT EVEN HIS FORMER CONSULTANT / THE HOLY CSC IS UTTERING A SINGLE WORD OF PRAYER FOR HE ONE TIME PATHNER OR FOR THAT MATTER NONE OF THESE SO CALLED ( HOLY ) MEN OF THE ( CLOTH ) IS ???? THAT IS VERY STRANGE / ESPECIALLY THE SAVE HIS SEEDS ONE ???? WELL AM NOT GOING TO EVEN MENTION THE THE OTHER ONE / WHO HAS SILENT ALL THE TIME . AND HEY BRO , U AIN'T GOT POST MY COMMENTS AS U DON'T SOMETIMES , BUT I KNOW YOU WILL HAVE READ IT ■ BUT THE TRUTH MUST BE TOLD / THE MIRROR WON'T LIE ???? KARMA WILL CATCH UP WITH YOU AND THE REST
    • @Why? (19/12/2023, 12:14) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
      CSC and some of them from the cloth is not going to say a word in Andrew defense because they are running scared and trying to distance themselves. Look how long CSC gone ghost and keeping a low profile.Enjoy the holidays folks because the BVI is getting ready to go under the TRIFOCAL MICROSCOPE WHERE YOU CAN SEE WHAT A PERSON IS DOING IN THEIR HOMES THROUGH THE WALLS.
      • Yep (19/12/2023, 16:14) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
        Watch how this little 2x4 Third world Island is going to be the center of attention again.
    • @@WHY? (20/12/2023, 00:41) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      You have so much to say about the former Premier. Everytime you comment, you're disgruntled about something. It really shows you HATE the x Premier. Something is clearly wrong with YOU! You're nothing but a chronic complainer! SMH
  • Win what? (19/12/2023, 09:13) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    Ayo think the USA justice system like ours? The local DPP is on a mission to be he most illustrious lawyer in regional (not just local) law enforcement to LOSE as many cases possible!

    Anjuh lawyer is milking this for as much as she can knowing he will come up with e cheese ???? to keep his skin out of club Fed! The lyrics to this ballad have been written and maybe CSC can pray for his way out of this mess. The dat lady is about to take center stage and belt out this tune…
  • PT09 (19/12/2023, 21:12) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Drew hurry home the bvi needs you now back as premier
  • Well (21/12/2023, 13:02) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    I dont care what no man say. Fahie will walk out of that court room a free man.
  • Silly…it’s the feds (21/12/2023, 21:49) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Take a plea deal or get football numbers. He really think they playing and he’s larger than large. He needs to remove the ego and take the deal. He got caught red handed without a doubt, how is he going to win?


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