A 12-member jury was empanelled on Tuesday to commence the trial of Simeon Pompey

The indictment reads that on January 1, 2015, in the county of Demerara, Pompey murdered Sydney Errol Campbell called ‘Bakey’.

However, presiding judge, Justice Navindra Singh adjourned court until Thursday, June 6, 2019 for commencement of trial.

The state is being represented by attorneys, Teriq Mohamed, Tuanna Hardy and Sarah Martin. The accused, on the other hand, is being represented by attorneys Nigel Hughes, Ronald Daniels and Ashley Henry.