There was no error or oversight with the manslaughter charge brought against John Fitzgerald Russell in connection with the death of two-year-old Joshua Boyce.
Commissioner of Police Darwin Dottin, in breaking his silence on the issue which had evoked much public comment, told the SUNDAY?SUN the investigations of the entire incident also involved the advice of the Director of Public Prosecutions’ office.
“It was a matter that we looked at very carefully and we took legal advice. It was recommended that the person be charged with manslaughter,” he said.
Dottin noted the impression being publicly discussed was that police were not aware of the circumstances which led to the toddler’s death. (TS)
