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Trial to proceed against Claxton & Plaza in Samurai sword assault
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Magistrate Dr. Velon L. John ruled yesterday, May 8, 2014 that a statement taken by Police from a mentally ill man who was allegedly assaulted could not be viewed as rational, hence it could not be considered as admissible in court.
UPDATE: VC unfit to testify in sword matter - Psychiatrist
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Magistrate Dr Velon L. John is now set to rule on whether a trial will go ahead against accused men, Mustafa Claxton, 28, and Charles Plaza, 43, after a psychiatrist testified on the competence of the Virtual Complainant (VC) today, April 22, 2014.
Ganja not tested after nearly two years - Court hears
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – After nearly two years, Police are yet to test the substance allegedly used to bring charges against Michael Lloyd, 57, of Brewers Bay.
Police Officers AWOL from Court duties! – Crown Counsel
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Crown Counsel Herbert Potter alleged today, January 7, 2014 that too many officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force have been routinely skipping their court obligations.
UPDATE: Belle Vue man gets 9 months for Criminal Trespass
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Sherwin Fahie, 33, of Belle Vue was sentenced to 9 months in prison when he appeared before Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards on December 17, 2012 after being convicted on the charge of Criminal Trespass.
Man tells court weed not his; bedroom shared
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Donnell Blyden, who appeared before the Magistrate's Court charged with possession of cannabis and intent to supply yesterday August 29, 2012, denied ownership of the drug and stated that he shares the bedroom with other family members.
Virgin Islander escapes prison time for hitting man in face
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Vincent Griffin, who hit a man in the face for allegedly setting him up to be robbed, escaped prison time because the Virtual Complainant (VC) was too drunk to appear in court this morning, Monday October 31, 2011 in the Magistrate’s Court.
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