By Saju Ng’alla
Eight residents of the Federation are schedule to be tried for murder in the May Criminal Assizes at the High Court.
According to the calender of cases, juries will deliberate on four murder cases. In one case, four suspects have been charged with the murder of a resident.
The eight persons to be tried for murder are Kemba Swanston, whose case will take place on July 7; Sheldon Cannonier and Crispin Prentice, on June 6; Travis Duporte, on June 26 and Steve Isaac, Melvin Liburd, Jermaine Williams and Craig Hamilton on July 17.
For attempted murder, Vincent Taylor will tried on July 20, Trevise Adams and Ottley Simmonds on July 12, Darnell Govia on July 14 and Lenford Gumbs on July 19.
In other court news, the following decisions were made at the Basseterre Magistrate Court:
Chelston Hanley, of Herbert Street, Newtown — larceny of a cellular phone. Bailed at $5000. Also, must report to Basseterre Police Station every Friday between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Cleave David, of Cotton Ground, Nevis — carrying an offensive weapon. Bailed at $5000.
The following persons were convicted at the Sandy Point Magistrate Court:
Keith Farrell, of Bourkes Project, Sandy Point — wounding. Placed on a $2000 bond or serve two months imprisonment.
Adonis Warner, of The Alley, Sandy Point — wounding. Placed on a $2000 bond or two months imprisonment with hard labour. Also, no any contact with complainant.
Orson Henderson, of Conyers — larceny in dwelling house. Fined $750 or two weeks hard labour.
Devon Hodge, of The Alley, Sandy Point —wounding with intent committed. Bailed at $75,000.
The following court convictions took place at the Sandy Point Juvenile Court:
A 17-year-old male juvenile, of Old Road Village — simple wounding. Fined $2,000 in four months or serve two months hard labour.
A 15-year-old male juvenile, of Middle Island, — armed with an offensive weapon. Placed on a $1,000 bond for 12 months. Also maintain a 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew and to join the Cadet Corp.
