June Criminal Session opens this morning

ALTHOUGH one murder case from the April session is unfinished, the Jail Delivery for the Georgetown prison was presented to Justice Madame Roxanne George yesterday, bringing a conclusion to the session.The report for the June Criminal Session was presented by Mr. Gladwin Samuels, Senior Superintendent of Prisons, who is the Officer-in-Charge at the Georgetown Prison.
One prisoner will face trial for murder, six for attempted murder, two for manslaughter, 20 for carnal knowledge, one for incest, one for armed robbery, two for buggery, one for abduction, four for rape and one for unlawful and malicious wounding.
Three judges are expected to officiate at the Session’s ceremonial opening today. One of them will inspect a Guard of Honour that will be provided by 60 ranks of the Tactical Services Unit and take the salute during a march past of the parade.
Five of the prisoners awaiting trial are requesting an early trial – Cyon Collier, Calvin Thomas, Sherwin Nero, Kenton Noble and Michael Caesar.

By George Barclay

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