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Court: Raheem Wray Found Not Guilty
Following a trial in the Supreme Court, Raheem Wray has been found not guilty of the murder of Osagi Bascome. Mr Bascome, a national level footballer, was murdered in December 2021. After a trial that began earlier this month, the jury of 10 women and two men returned the verdict of not guilty this evening. Both families reacted to the verdict in court,... Read more of this article
Murder Trial Continues In Supreme Court
The murder trial of Raheem Wray — who is charged with murdering Osagi Bascome — continues in the Supreme Court, with Assistant Justice Mark Pettingill expressing concern about social media posts. Justice Pettingill reminded jurors not to view social media reports discussing the ongoing trial. The BBC reported that he did not specify the... Read more of this article
Governor Appoints Aura Cassidy As Magistrate
Governor Rena Lalgie announced the appointment of Aura Cassidy as Magistrate with effect from 1 February 2024. Government House said, “This appointment follows an open and competitive recruitment process and a recommendation received from the Judicial and Legal Services Committee. The Governor said, “I am very pleased to announce Ms Cassidy’s... Read more of this article
CAA Grateful For Guilty Verdict In Murder Case
Noting they find “it very difficult to respond to a decision that is so tragic, and in no way reduces the tragedy of the loss of Chavelle Dillon-Burgess,” the Centre Against Abuse said they ”are grateful for the verdict of guilty of murder.” Their statement follows after Kamal Worrell was found guilty of the murder of Chavelle... Read more of this article
WRC Commends Verdict In Murder Case
The Women’s Resource Centre said they are “heartened by the guilty verdict in the Chavelle Dillon-Burgess case,” noting it “is a landmark case for Bermuda, and we recognise the efforts of the Bermuda Police Service in bringing Mr. Worrell before the courts and we wait with anticipation for his sentencing next month.” Their... Read more of this article
Court Issues Over $10,000 In Traffic Fines
In Magistrates Court today, close to ten thousand dollars in traffic fines were issued, and the police are urging people to “let’s all work together to make this a safe and enjoyable Christmas season for all.” A police spokesperson said, “Close to ten thousand dollars in traffic fines issued in Magistrates Court today. A number... Read more of this article
Video: Special Sitting Of The Supreme Court
A Special Sitting of the Supreme Court was held on Friday [Dec 8] to commemorate the retirement of Narinder Hargun, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Bermuda. In June of this year, it was announced that Chief Justice Narinder Hargun has advised the Governor of his intention to retire at the end of 2023, having been appointed in July 2018 Related... Read more of this article
Court Rules Arrest Of Zarah Harper Was Unlawful
The Court has ruled that the arrest of Zarah Harper and the search of her home was “unlawful,” and said she is “at liberty to apply for a further hearing in order to determine whether and if so, the amount the Respondent should pay the Applicant by way of compensation for unlawful arrest, false imprisonment and violation of her privacy.” Court... Read more of this article
Man Sentenced To Prison For Causing Death
Christian Sousa Matias was sentenced to prison time for causing the death of Allen Trott by careless driving. The ruling said, “The Accused appears before this Court for sentence, having been convicted, upon his guilty pleas entered 3 April 2023, to a charge of causing death by careless driving contrary to 37A of the Road Traffic Act 1947 and... Read more of this article
Court: Charge Against Zane DeSilva Dropped
The court charge against MP Zane DeSilva will no longer be pursued, with Mr DeSilva saying that he “always maintained my complete innocence of this allegation, that has now been vindicated.” The allegations related to matters involving Anthony Blakey and Savvy Entertainment, with Savvy Entertainment receiving an $800,000 loan from the... Read more of this article
Man Charged In Connection With Explosion
A 53-year-old man was charged in Magistrates Court today [May 2] in connection with the explosion at an apartment building in Southampton that resulted in the deaths of Jove and Oscar Mascarinas in May 2022. Robert Tota was charged in connection with the matter, and he was not required to enter a plea as the matter must be heard in the Supreme Court,... Read more of this article
Locksley Cummings Sentenced To 35 Years
Locksley Cummings was sentenced to 35 years in prison for multiple counts of sexual exploitation, with the police commending his young victims for their ”courage in coming forward to bring this situation to the attention of the police.” Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police [Crime] Sean Field-Lament said, “The Bermuda Police Service... Read more of this article
Man Sentenced To 16 Years Imprisonment
26-year-old Maleke Martin was sentenced to 16 years imprisonment after being found guilty of sexual exploitation of a young person being a person in trust and for showing abusive images to a young person. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] notes the Supreme Court sentencing of 26-year-old Maleke Martin today, Tuesday... Read more of this article
Cannonier & Watson’s Court Trial Delayed
The trial of Sophia Cannonier and Michael Watson has been delayed. The couple – who are accused of matters related to Covid-19 quarantine rules which are alleged to have occurred in July 2021 – appeared in Magistrates Court court this morning [March 7] however the matter was delayed, and another court date has been set, with a mention... Read more of this article
Court: 38-Year-Old Man Pleads Guilty To Murder
A 38-year-old man appeared in the Supreme Court today [Feb 22], where he pleaded guilty to murder. Anthony Davis admitted to killing 28-year-old Morissa Moniz in November 2021. Puisne Judge Shade Subair-Williams set a sentencing date of March 27th and Davis will remain in custody. The police previously said that Ms Moniz was “found in an unresponsive... Read more of this article
Video: Supreme Court Special Sitting
This afternoon [Feb 10], the Supreme Court of Bermuda is holding a Special Sitting commemorating the start of the 2023 Legal Year. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the replay is below Related Stories Video: Special Sitting Of The Supreme Court Video:... Read more of this article
