Juror discharged in time for her wedding day

AFTER almost a month of evidence in a murder trial, a female juror was yesterday discharged because the case may not be completed before her wedding day. She was immediately replaced by one of the two alternates. The three accused — Andy “Sudan” Brown, Brian “Soldier Barry” Barrington and Sebastian “Bassie” Joseph — are before Madame Justice Alice Yorke Soo Hon charged with the November 12 2001 murder of Junior “Ombie” Frederick.

Frederick, 30, of Fatima Trace in Laventille, was fatally shot at the corner of  Fatima Trace and Mentor alley, Laventille. A post-mortem report revealed he had died of  injuries consistent with multiple gunshot wounds. The State’s main witness, Erwin Deyal, was with Frederick at the time of the shooting, and he was also shot several times about the body. He sustained injuries to his stomach and his right arm and left leg were almost severed. He was warded at the Port-of-Spain General Hospital for almost a year. Deyal, in a wheelchair, has been giving evidence since January 17 with the majority of the time taken up in cross-examination by defence attorney Wayne Sturge. The defence team comprises attorneys Sturge, Sophia Chote, Michelle Solomon and Ian Stuart Brook. Prosecutor Alexander Prince appears for the State. Hearing resumes today.