A MAN HAD A MURDER CHARGE for killing his brother dismissed last Friday after two relatives said they would not testify in the matter.
Calling the turn of events a waste of the police and court’s time, prosecutor Anthony Blackman said he would strongly recommend that those who engaged the services of the police and then refuse to give evidence be ordered to pay cost.
Principal Crown Counsel Blackman had informed the No. 5 Supreme Court that neither accused Julian Leroy Griffith’s father Daniel Griffith nor his sister Christine – two critical witnesses – had any intention of giving evidence.
Julian was arraigned, pleaded not guilty, a jury empanelled and the prosecution was set to start trial when the family members addressed the court about their decision. Both told the court that they were neither influenced nor forced into the decision. (TKS)
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