Being black and poor ‘not an excuse’
Too many young people have too much time on their hands to do nothing.So declared Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes as he charged that parents...
Judge: Time to set up parole board
Justice Christopher Birch has issued a call for the establishment of a Parole Board.His comments came as he presided over the resentencing of the...
Appeal of 20-year sentence to be heard next year
The appeal brought by Dennis Alphonso “Sheriff” Maynard against his 20-year sentence for having two illegal guns will be heard next year.Maynard, of Roach...
Manslayer has mental health issues
The attorney for Calvin Osbort Osbourne yesterday revealed the convicted manslayer had been experiencing mental health issues while on remand at Dodds Prison.Osbourne, as...
Ex-cop tells of accused’s arrest
Shane Jamal Cox will give his defence tomorrow when his rape and robbery trial continues in the No. 4 Supreme Court.Cox, of Passage Gardens,...
‘Ninja Man’ sent to Psychiatric
Street character Anthony Fitzpatrick “Ninja Man” Lynch moved from a cell at Dodds Prison to confinement at the Psychiatric Hospital after he appeared in...