(The Valley, Anguilla): Kerwin Brooks, a 37yr. old male of The Valley, was charged with the Murder of Morris Richardson 41 yr. old male of North Hill, Anguilla.
Mr. Brooks appeared before the Magistrate Court today Friday 23rd July 2021, and was remanded to Her Majesty Prison. He is due to re-appear in court on 28th October 2021.
The RAPF would like to remind the public that:
a) The defendant is entitled to a fair trial;
b) There is a presumption of innocence until proven guilty;
c) Nothing would be stated or published which would prejudice a fair trial taking place; and
d) Section 115(g) of the Criminal Code applies and which provides for an offence in respect of any person who, while a judicial proceeding is pending, makes use of any speech or writing misrepresenting such proceeding or capable of prejudicing any person in favor of or against any parties to such proceeding, or calculated to lower the authority of any person before whom the proceeding is to be held.
Source: RAPF Press Release