By DENISE MAYCOCK
Tribune Freeport Reporter
dmaycock@tribunemedia.net
A 28-year-old Abaco man was charged with the murder of Olympian Shavez Hart yesterday.
The deceased’s father Sidney Hart travelled from Abaco with several family members, for the arraignment in Grand Bahama.
He and about 12 people were gathered outside the courthouse as police arrived around 10am with accused Dillion Jordan, of Cooper’s Town, Abaco.
Jordan, who was not represented by counsel, appeared before Deputy Chief Magistrate Debbye Ferguson on the charge of murder.
It is alleged that on September 3 at Mount Hope, Abaco, the accused by means of unlawful harm intentionally caused the death of Shavez Hart.
Sidney Hart and four others with him were permitted inside the courtroom. Two relatives of the accused were also allowed to enter.
As the charge was being read by Deputy Chief Magistrate Ferguson, Shavez Hart’s girlfriend — who is the mother of their one-year-old baby — became emotional and started to cry.
The accused was not required to enter a plea to the murder charge. He was told that a preliminary inquiry will be held to determine if there is sufficient evidence for him to stand trial in the Supreme Court.
Deputy Chief Magistrate Ferguson told Jordan that he can apply to the Supreme Court for bail.
The case was adjourned to January 25, 2023.
Outside the court, Sidney Hart said about 35 people travelled from Abaco for the court hearing.
“Me being here today can’t bring Shavez back. But I also join that line with lots of mothers and fathers that lost their kids to gun violence, and if my voice can make a difference, I am here just for that,” he said.
Dionne Britton, general secretary of the Grand Bahama Amateur Athletic Association, was also present. She is also the grandmother of the deceased’s one-year-old son, Chase Hart.
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