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UPDATE: ‘We have not peddled back, we have legal avenues ’-DPP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In another turn of events over the Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) and the former Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Lorna Stevens, Elmore Stoutt High School Wall prosecution, the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Mrs Tiffany R. Scatliffe-Esprit, is not backing down.
DPP files appeal against court's decision to acquit Hon Myron V. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While many residents and legal observers had thought the Commissioner of Inquiry (CoI) witch-hunt and target list of persons had ended for at least two persons, the abuse of the legal system continues.
Andrew A. Fahie transferred to federal prison in Jesup, Georgia
JESUP, Georgia, USA- Word reaching our news centre is that former Premier of the Virgin Islands Andrew A. Fahie has been transferred to another prison facility.
‘Iron Lawyer’ Benedict P. Kuehne representing Andrew A. Fahie during appeal
MIAMI, Florida, USA- A new lawyer will be representing former Premier of the Virgin Islands Andrew A. Fahie during his appeal of his conviction in relation to cocaine smuggling and money laundering charges.
Andrew A. Fahie sentenced to 11 years in prison; To appeal
MIAMI, Florida, USA- US Prosecutors wanted former Premier of the Virgin Islands Andrew A. Fahie to be sentenced to about 20 years in relation to his conviction on cocaine smuggling and money laundering charges; however, United States District Judge Kathleen M. Williams settled on 11 years in prison today, August 5, 2024.
Andrew A. Fahie is in good spirits but misses his family & people- US attorney
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Well-known appeal lawyer in Florida, USA, Mr Richard Della Fera of Fort Lauderdale, has confirmed former Premier of the Virgin Islands Mr Andrew A. Fahie intends to appeal his conviction and also noted that Mr Fahie is confident “in the Lord” he will be exonerated.
Andrew A. Fahie plans to appeal conviction
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Former Premier of the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) Mr Andrew A. Fahie has intentions of appealing his conviction on cocaine smuggling and money laundering charges.
John A. Jackson to appeal convictions in child pornography case
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI - In a 96-page opening brief, attorneys for John Alexis Jackson outlined their arguments for why his convictions for the production of child pornography, and transportation with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, should be vacated.
Local businessman Bettito Frett appeals to public to help save his ‘lifetime investments’
WICKHAM’S CAY 1, Tortola, VI- Faced with the prospect of losing his “lifetime investments” and feeling like he has run out of options, local businessman Bettito Frett has turned to the public for finance assistance, which he has promised to repay.
Former USVI Olympic boxer fights for appeal in child predator case
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— Former boxing star John A. Jackson is seeking leave to appeal his conviction on rape and child pornography charges, and the return of his property.

