Murder accused complain about lengthy proceedings

They are being represented by Criston J Williams, Fareed Ali and Wayne Sturge.

Lara said he and the other accused have been languishing in prison for the past seven years.

However, Earle-Caddle reminded them she was not the chief magistrate at the time of commencement of the case, however she was seeking to move the matter along as quickly as possible.

“I am here everyday,” Earle- Caddle said. “While there have been matters that were restarted, I have ensured that some of them are approaching their closure. I cannot see about what took place in the past, only the present and the future.” One of the accused said when last he spoke to his attorney, they were seeking to file an application before the High Court but was unsure of the status. However Earle-Caddle said she was not aware of any such application.

The men are expected to reappear in court on September 14. They are charged with the murder of Diego Martin labourer Russell Antoine.

This is one of the 52 cases left in abeyance after the appointment of former chief magistrate Marcia Ayers-Caesar as a judge of the High Court.