By PAVEL BAILEY
Tribune Staff Reporter
pbailey@tribunemedia.net
THE trial of a 21-year-old man accused of threatening to kill Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis last February was once again delayed yesterday because the prosecution is still waiting for a Bahamas Telecommunications Company representative to testify.
Police officers previously testified that the defendant called Central Police Station to demand Lincoln Bain’s release after a protest outside of Baha Mar. The defendant reportedly alluded to a threat against the prime minister’s life if his demands were not met.
Isaac Roberts’ trial was scheduled to continue before acting Chief Magistrate Roberto Reckley. Bjorn Ferguson represented him. Inspector Deon Barr served as prosecutor.
After waiting in court from 10am yesterday and learning at 2.30pm of Inspector Barr’s intention to delay the case, Mr Ferguson expressed frustration.
He said this would be the third time a phone company representative failed to appear in court. The matter was previously delayed on January 19.
Mr Ferguson said the continued delays in his case are prejudicing his client.
The defendant had previously appeared in court using crutches shortly after a reported motorcycle accident last September.
The attorney also raised concerns about disclosure because he has yet to be given a report from the outstanding witness.
The case was adjourned to March 4.
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