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Court: Woman Charged With Injuring Baby
[Written by Don Burgess] A woman was charged with causing grievous bodily harm to a baby. This morning [Feb 11] in Magistrates Court, the 32-year-old woman denied dropping the baby on October 26, 2018 at a nursery. The woman, who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, was granted $3,000 bail, and her next scheduled court appearance is in March. Senior... Read more of this article
Court: Man Charged With Killing Daunte Woods
A man was charged in Magistrates’ Court with the unlawful killing of 27-year-old Daunte Woods. Jahmari Beach was not required to enter a plea, as the matter must be heard in the Supreme Court. The fatal stabbing occurred in October, 2020 in Sandys. Related Stories Privy Council Quashes Washington’s Conviction WRC Commends Verdict In Murder Case Man’s... Read more of this article
Court: Dr Ewart Brown Charged With 13 Counts
Dr Ewart Brown — the former Premier of Bermuda — was today [Jan 20] charged with 13 counts in Magistrates Court. The charges, as read out, related to time frames spanning 2001 to 2010, with the allegations were that while being holder of public office as a Government Minister, and as Premier, he corruptly asked for and received benefits,... Read more of this article
Court Dismiss Appeal In $67K Forfeiture Case
The court has dismissed an appeal from Nicai Lambert against an Order of Forfeiture under the Proceeds of Crime Act, with the Court saying “the appeal is dismissed on all grounds of appeal.” In describing the background to the case — which saw some $67,000 confiscated by the authorities — the ruling said, “On Thursday 16... Read more of this article
BPS Welcome Guilty Verdict In Firearm Case
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] said they welcome “the guilty verdict as well as the sentence handed down in the matter against James Rumley, who was charged for importing firearms components.” Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro, Officer in Charge – Serious Crime Division said, “We support Mr. Justice Wolffe that a crystal... Read more of this article
Attorney-General: Legal Aid Cost Savings
A new model at the Legal Aid Office involves many legal services being delivered by in-house staff which “costs less than awarding assistance via billable hours from Counsel in private practice,” which has resulted a cost savings; dropping from $2.66 million in the 2012/13 financial year to $1.11 million in 2019/20. This was from Attorney-General... Read more of this article
Cindy Clarke Officially Sworn In As New Director
The Governor officially appointed Cindy Clarke as Bermuda’s Director of Public Prosecutions at a swearing in ceremony at Government House today [Dec 4]. Government House posted the image below online and said, “This morning the Governor was pleased to appoint Ms Cindy Clarke as Bermuda’s Director of Public Prosecutions at a swearing in ceremony... Read more of this article
Larry Mussenden Sworn In As Puisne Judge
This afternoon [Dec 3] the Governor officially appointed Larry Mussenden as a Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court during a swearing in ceremony at Government House. Government House posted the image above online, and said, “This afternoon the Governor was pleased to appoint Mr Larry Mussenden as a Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court during a swearing... Read more of this article
Court: Visitors Fined For Breaking Quarantine
[Updated] Two visitors have been fined $2,500 each in Court for breaking the requirements of the Covid-19 Quarantine Order, as they attended a celebratory gathering prior to receiving the results of their arrival test. In providing today’s test results, a Government spokesperson said, “The public are advised that on 1st November 2020 two visitors... Read more of this article
Court: Man Loses U.S. Extradition Appeal
The Court has denied a request by a man — who “fled the US having been convicted” — who wanted to appeal to the Privy Council. Paul Douglas Martin fled the United States over a dozen years ago having been convicted of “offences arising out of a road traffic collision where he seriously injured” an 18-year-old. The... Read more of this article
UK Court: Jahkiel Samuels Sentenced To 3 Years
Jahkiel Samuels has been jailed for three years and four months in England after pleading guilty to charges of possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and threatening a person with an offensive weapon in a public place. The Nottinghamshire Police website said, “A man threatened two men with an imitation sawn-off shot... Read more of this article
Man Charged With Offences In UK Court
Jahkiel Samuels has been charged in a British court following an incident “where people in a café were reportedly threatened by a man with a gun.” The Nottinghamshire Police website said, “A man has been charged following an incident where people in a café were reportedly threatened by a man with a gun. “Jahkiel Samuels, 35, of... Read more of this article
