Murder accused says death was an accident
FREEPORT – Murder accused Williams Forbes told a Supreme Court jury that he did not kill his girlfriend and that her death was an accident.
Man denies nightclub murder
A MAN accused of murdering a former police constable outside a nightspot claimed he could not have done the deed.
Robbery suspects claim police 'threatened to dump us in a hole'
THREE men charged in connection with the multi-thousand dollar armored car theft two weeks ago claimed they were threatened to be dumped in a hole while in body bags.
13 arrests in weekend operations
POLICE arrested 13 persons and cited 43 others in two separate weekend operations.
Prosecution rests in attempted murder trial
THE prosecution yesterday closed its case in the attempted murder trial of a man accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend at a traffic light.
US woman's killing - man bids to avoid retrial
A MAN acquitted of the 2009 murder of an American woman was back in court yesterday to fight a move for a retrial on manslaughter charges.
Billionaire's claim of defamation
A LYFORD Cay billionaire has filed defamation charges against an alleged contributer of a local blog. Hedge fund manager Louis Bacon is seeking an injunction against Earlin Williams over four articles posted on BahamasPress.com, according to a Supreme Court writ dated July 11.
Murder accused: police beat me
A MAN arraigned in court on a murder charge claimed that the brutality he suffered at the hands of police caused him to urinate blood.
Store manager shot in robbery
THE manager of a local convenience store was shot in the chest after trying to escape a masked gunman. Police are now asking for the public’s help in tracking down the suspect.
Key witness admits details were untrue
A KEY witness in an attempted murder trial admitted under cross-examination that some details in her testimony regarding a stabbing at a traffic light were not true.
Woman shows stab wounds in court
A WOMAN stabbed on the eve of Valentine’s Day raised her shirt for a jury to see the wounds under her arm and on her back.
Nottage seeks other ways to tackle problem pupils
NATIONAL Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage yesterday urged school administrators to seek alternative education methods before suspending children with behavioural issues.
Accused man cleared of sex with a minor
FREEPORT - Samuel Russell of Abaco was found not guilty of unlawful sex with a minor on Wednesday.
Attempted trial resumes today
THE attempted murder trial of a man accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend at a traffic light on the eve of Valentine’s Day last year resumes today in Supreme Court.
