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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.