Dear Editor,
I was disappointed, though not surprised, by the SN May 17 article, “Canadian investigator does not have enough experience, qualification for Adriana Younge’s case- family lawyer.”
It reads like straight news, but it’s really just a recap of Attorney Dexter Todd’s opinion, framed as fact. There wasn’t a single caveat to tell readers, “Hey, this is Todd talking—not the investigator.”
Let’s not forget who Leonard McCoshen is. He’s no amateur. With over 30 years in the RCMP (including 20 years tackling serious crimes), he’s led more than 200 complex investigations—homicides, kidnappings, major offenses. His resume speaks for itself: rigorous, impartial, and rock-solid.
Stabroek News should’ve given us both sides. If you’re going to quote Todd’s concerns—his doubts about McCoshen’s qualifications and calls for a wider team—you owe it to your readers to ask McCoshen what he thinks.
Does he feel underqualified? Does he need additional expertise? What steps are he taking to ensure transparency? We deserve those answers.
Presenting Todd’s statements without balance does a disservice to the public. It creates the false impression that an independent inquiry has already concluded McCoshen isn’t up to the job. That’s simply not true. His decades of experience make him uniquely qualified to handle this complex case.
Good journalism isn’t about taking the loudest voice at face value. It’s about digging deeper, challenging assumptions, and showing us the full picture. So let’s hear from McCoshen—and let the public judge for itself.
Yours respectfully,
Dr. Devanand Bhagwan