Alcedo Tyson granted $200K bail after nearly 10 years behind bars
According to the written judgement, Tyson was represented by Attorneys Michael Maduro and Isis Potter, while the Crown was represented by DPP Mrs Tiffany R. Scatliffe-Esprit and Mr Kael London.
The judgement was issued on February 2, 2022, and published on the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) website on February 16, 2022.
Strict bail conditions
The document said Mr Tyson shall report to and sign in at the Road Town Police Station every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday between the hours of 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM, commencing immediately upon his release from custody.
He shall reside with his mother, Cynthia Tyson, in Joe’s Hill, Tortola and shall remain in his residence daily between the hours of 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM except for medical emergencies involving himself or his mother, Cynthia Tyson, and only after having notified the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force of such emergency.
He shall present himself within five (5) minutes of a police request made at any time when he is required to be in his residence and ensure that the police have access to the door of his residence to enable such bail compliance checks to be conducted.
Mr Tyson is prohibited from contacting or communicating in any way either directly or indirectly by any physical, electronic or other means with any Crown witness in this case and shall not be within 100 feet of the Crown witness.
He is also not allowed to possess any weapon, firearm, pellet gun, flare gun, imitation firearm, prohibited weapon, restricted weapon, bladed weapon, ammunition or explosive substance, or anything designed or intended to be used to cause death or injury and shall not possess or apply for any license, authorisation or registration certificate of any such weapon referenced earlier.
No alcohol
The bail conditions also prohibit him from going to bars, taverns, restaurants or establishments licensed to sell alcohol.
He is also not allowed to be on board any ship, boat or maritime vessel.
The judge ordered that the defendant remains in the Territory, surrender his travel documents to the High Court Registry, keep the peace and be of good behaviour among others.
“A breach of any of the terms of this Recognisance of Bail shall result in the immediate revocation of bail and the associated bond shall be subject to estreatment proceedings,” the judge warned.
Reasons
Judge Floyd explained the reasons for his decision to grant Tyson bail, despite him being accused of fatally shooting Kawana Todd-Rymer, on March 16, 2012, outside a nightclub in Baughers Bay.
He has been in custody since March 17, 2012, and had only now made a bail application.
Judge Floyd said: “The delay in this case is lengthy. The delay has not been caused by the actions of the Applicant. The Applicant has never waived his right to a speedy trial. There can be no doubt that his continued incarceration is prejudicial to him and his right to liberty, the presumption of innocence and his right to a fair hearing within a reasonable time, as mandated constitutionally and at common law.”
He continued: “Although I consider that the Applicant has suffered by reason of delay in this case and it is a consideration in support of his bail application, it is not, in and of itself, sufficient to justify his release on bail. That would be improper. This Court must consider this bail application globally. As noted above, I am satisfied that the Applicant is not a risk to abscond. I am equally satisfied that the Applicant is not a risk to interfere with the course of justice (including witnesses), commit a crime, nor interfere with public order.”
Judge Floyd said he is also satisfied that the strict conditions of bail imposed and the sureties will be sufficient.
Notably, Tyson had been tried and convicted of the murder charge on June 24, 2013, in the High Court; however, the conviction was overturned on appeal in 2017.
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31 Responses to “Alcedo Tyson granted $200K bail after nearly 10 years behind bars”
Atleast those seeking jus.... knows where...
Chupes aint nobody got time for that. When you mess with man emotions sh** hits the fan. Alot of us was there that night and saw a lot. Stop playing with man/woman emotions the results most often than not is wicked.
She done move on and he can't handle rejections
The wife had to be foolish and now he coming.... :))))
Lastly, serious questions has to be asked of the DPP and her office as to why this case hasn't been tried after 10 yrs. An investigation should be carried out immediately with the view to determine if its wide spread or just a isolated case.The judicial system need an over haul not a new building.
I don't know what has transpired in the judicial system since or why the case has not been decided so many years later. I can imagine how painful it must be for the young lady's family. I am sorry for them. But the young man is not to blame for the delays and for his now being out on bail. The relevant persons in authority should reflect on how they have conducted themselves. Ask yourself, has your conduct of this case added to the pain that the family must endure?
THESE PEOPLE THAT IS SUPPOSED MAKE
SURE THAT JUSTICE IS SERVED WITH
INTEGRITY AND HONESTLY? AND WHO DO THEY REALLY REPRESENT ? INQUIRING MINDS WOULD LOVE TO KNOW
Very good questions. You are entitled to pose your questions. You are not one of the stuck in the quicksand thinking people who cannot see that something is not right with this. This man allegedly gun down a woman in cold blood, turn himself in and was granted bail because of some legal F..&^ up. What do he want to come back out here for when even the strays on the Island knows what’s good.
That man is Kool nice quiet boy and y'all saying he kill people like y'all was was there u set of p*$$#