Murder accused Rodman Moses Lewis entered a not guilty plea as the Criminal Session trial commenced. His matter has been adjourned to October 3.
Reginald Jean Jacques of Bath Estate was reportedly sick and a patient at the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) and his matter adjourned to October 23 for arraignment.
Jeremiah Albert Williams of Marigot who has a history of mental illness was to undergo a psychiatric assessment evaluation as requested from his lawyer to determine his ability to plead.
Mandel Joseph- pleaded not guilty to grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent and unlawful wounding that incident occurred on February 10, 2018, in Vieille Case. The matter was adjourned to 23, October 2020 for case management he remains on bail.
In other court matters, Ray Florent pleaded not guilty to Sept. 28, 2012, murder of Eddie Lewis.
He was on bail however he was unable to present his surety to the court so he is now remanded until such time.
Denny Shillingford of St. Joseph pleaded guilty for taking conveyance. The incident occurred in Mahaut on January 4, 2016. Shillingford who is well known to the court asked for a non-custodial sentence as he claims he is fed up with the Dominica State Prison (DSP). Also requested a psychiatric assessment evaluation to determine why he commits the crime.
Sentencing will be 5 November.
Meantime, Prisma Joseph has pleaded guilty to deception he is represented by Peter Alleyne. The facts of the matter will be outlined to the court in November.
Romanus John Charles of Pointe Michel entered a not guilty plea to grievous bodily harm (GBH) and unlawful wounding. The incident occurred on Aug 20, 2015, with the victim being Lee Michael Charles. That matter was adjourned to October 23, 2020.