By PAVEL BAILEY
Tribune Staff Reporter
pbailey@tribunemedia.net
A MAN convicted of a 2013 murder had his sentencing delayed because his attorney failed to appear in court.
Andre Ferguson, 29, was scheduled to be sentenced by Justice Gregory Hilton for the shooting death of Terrell Williams, 27, outside a residence on Augusta Street on July 6, 2013. Prosecutors said during the trial that the killing stemmed from long-standing animosity between the two men.
Ferguson broke down in tears when a jury unanimously found him guilty on September 17, 2024.
Justice Hilton postponed the sentencing hearing due to the absence of Ferguson’s lawyer. The judge also instructed a doctor who was scheduled to present a medical report on Ferguson’s behalf to return on a future date.
Ferguson’s lawyer now has until May 1 to file written submissions for sentencing. The court set a new sentencing date for May 7.
During yesterday’s hearing, Ferguson told Justice Hilton he was experiencing severe medical problems affecting his mobility while imprisoned, claiming he required four injections daily. Despite Ferguson’s plea to be released until sentencing, Justice Hilton informed him that bail could not be granted as he was already convicted.
Ferguson will remain on remand at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services until sentencing.
Rashied Edgecombe, Cashena Thompson, and Gary Rolle III prosecuted the case.
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