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March 20th, 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.

March 13th, 2013
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.

October 18th, 2012
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.

October 17th, 2012
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.

June 18th, 2012
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.

June 15th, 2012
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.

June 7th, 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.

June 6th, 2012
Wheatley cleared of counterfeit $$$ charges

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Carl Wheatley, the young man who was implicated for knowingly being in possession of counterfeit money, was found not guilty yesterday June 5, 2012, in the High Court.

May 2nd, 2012
Trial for "Crash" likely in July, 10 witnesses to be flown in

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Ten persons who were tourists on board the tour bus that was in an accident killing an American tourist, are expected to testify when the trial for Roland “Crash” Allen gets underway.

April 30th, 2012
Alleged cocaine conspirator headed for trial

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Crown is ready to commence the trial of 54 year-old Lucien Smith, who is facing alleged drug related charges in connection with one of the Territory’s largest cocaine busts in 2010.

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