Fitzgerald appeal on privilege delayed six weeks
THE substantive hearing of Jerome Fitzgerald’s appeal against a Supreme Court judge’s landmark ruling on parliamentary privilege has been adjourned by six weeks for the new attorney general to be briefed and to determine the way forward with the Crown’s appeal.
Police beating victim wins Privy Council damages appeal and extra $1,940
THE country’s highest court has allowed the appeal by a man who became a paraplegic as a result of a beating by police officers in Freeport, Grand Bahama, to determine the amount of damages to which he is entitled.
Man admits possession of marijuana worth $25,000
A MAN was spared an immediate prison sentence yesterday after he maintained his guilty plea to possession of more than $25,000 worth of marijuana.
Murder trial faces further delay
THE transfer of a murder case from Magistrate’s Court to Supreme Court has been delayed by an additional two weeks.
Man denied bail after firearms charge
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after he was arraigned on firearm related offences.
Cocaine worth $5m seized in Freeport
LOCAL authorities seized $5m worth of suspected cocaine at the Freeport Container Port on Monday, however no arrests have been made, police reported.
Man dies after high-speed chase ends in shootout with police
A MAN has died after a high-speed chase through Nassau ended in a shootout with police early on Saturday.
Three in custody after illegal firearms found
Three men are in custody after police seized two illegal firearms in separate incidents overnight.
Man found shot dead in car with engine running off Carmichael Road
A MAN was shot and killed while sitting in the driver's seat of a vehicle in the Carmichael Road area early on Friday morning, police have said.
Jury directed to acquit man accused of murder and attempted murder
A SUPREME Court jury was directed by a judge yesterday to acquit a man of murder and attempted murder.
Murder appeal in eight weeks
A MAN contesting his conviction for murder will have his appeal heard in eight weeks.
Man, 21, accused of killing two teenagers
A MAN, who was charged with the double murder of two teen aged boys in March as well as a string of other charges, could face the death penalty if convicted.
Man shot dead in Englerston while ordering food
A MAN was shot and killed late on Monday night in Englerston while ordering food, hours after another man was shot multiple times one corner away.
12-year sentence upheld for sex attack on 13-year-old girl
THE Court of Appeal yesterday affirmed the conviction and 12-year sentence of a man who a Supreme Court jury unanimously found guilty of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl.
Bulgarian’s appeal to be heard next month
A BULGARIAN’S appeal against a money laundering conviction will be heard next month after his lawyer yesterday requested an adjournment to file additional submissions in the matter.
