Police killing a justified homicide, court decides
A Coroner’s Court jury unanimously concluded yesterday the 2010 police killing of Walden Mitchell, a former police officer, was a justified homicide.
Govt hires private lawyer in BPL action
ATTORNEY General Carl Bethel confirmed yesterday the government has retained a local firm of private lawyers to defend a $1.1 million lawsuit against Public Works Minister Desmond Bannister for the wrongful termination, misfeasance in public office, and defamation/slander.
Men charged in Grand Bahama
Five men were arraigned on Friday in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court in connection with a number of serious offenses, including possession dangerous drugs, unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
Man accused of killing one, trying to kill four more; second man also in court
A 22-year-old Haitian man was arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court on Friday over allegations he murdered one man and attempted to murder four others in an incident that occurred earlier this month.
Court grants another two suspects bail
TWO of the four people arrested on firearm and drug related charges after police fatally shot three men at a home last week were granted bail yesterday.
Freeport murder charge
A Freeport man was yesterday arraigned on attempted murder charges in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court.
Three Haitians arraigned for overstaying
THREE Haitians were arraigned in a Freeport Magistrate’s Court this week for breach of the Immigration Act, including overstaying and illegal landing.
Sandals: Try $30m sexual assault case in The Bahamas
Sandals is urging a New York judge to dismiss a $30m sexual assault claim because it occurred at its Nassau resort and should therefore be heard by a Bahamian court.
Sentencing delay for Nygard as lawyers busy
THE sentencing of Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard on contempt charges was delayed again yesterday, with his attorneys being granted an adjournment due to a scheduling conflict.
Hunt for armed robbers
POLICE on New Providence are seeking assistance in identifying and locating the men responsible for two armed robberies which occurred overnight.
Suspected car thief shot dead by off-duty police reserve
AN off duty reservist shot and killed a suspected car thief early yesterday morning, according to police.
Ex-banker charged with unlawful sex with boy, 14, to stand trial in 2020
A FORMER banker accused of unlawful sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old boy will stand trial in April of next year, a Supreme Court judge has said. Paul Lewis, 37, of Yamacraw Shores, was given the dates of April 6 through 10, 2020, for trial by Supreme Court Justice Cheryl Grant-Thompson yesterday.
Man, 43, faces separate charges of murder and attempted murder
A New Providence man was charged with murder and attempted murder in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with two separate shooting incidents in Grand Bahama.
Victim dies of multiple gunshots
POLICE on Grand Bahama have recorded another homicide after a man was shot dead early yesterday at a known crime hotspot in Freeport.
Rapist pastor begs to go back to US jail: Fox Hill prison too dangerous
A BAHAMIAN pastor sentenced to life plus 20 years on child rape charges in Georgia will be extradited after waiving his right to local legal proceedings yesterday.
