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Momodou
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 Posted - 11 Apr 2007 : 22:25:12
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COURT REVIEWS SITUATION OF REMAND PRISONERS
By Modou Jonga
In a rare move, Magistrate Martins of the Brikama Magistrates’ Court reviewed more than ten remand prisoners’ bail and other conditions on Wednesday 4th April 2007.
The remand prisoners were questioned on the allegations against them, the bail circumstance, duration of their detention, among others.
On their part, Ebrima Jallow and Pa Jali Njie all charged with committing impersonation, stated that they have been remanded in custody for eight months. According to Ebrima Jallow, he was granted bail but later the bail was revoked.
Another remand prisoner Hatab Sanneh noted that he has been remanded in custody for nine months and was further refused bail by the court. Three accused persons jointly charged for alleged stealing told the court that they have been remanded for ten months. The said three accused persons were subsequently granted bail. Ebrima Njie, also a remand prisoner alleged that his bail was revoked since 3 April, 2006 because he could not fulfill the bail condition.
Another remand prisoner Momodou Yorro Jallow asserted that, he had been in custody for three months. According to a prosecutor, the said accused is alleged to have committed murder. The magistrate said due to the nature of the offence he would not grant this accused bail.
Another remand prisoner, Alieu Khan, was cautioned and discharged by Magistrate Martins after hearing from the prosecutor about the substance of the case.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No. 41/2007, 11 - 12 April, 2007
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toubab1020
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Posted - 11 Apr 2007 : 22:34:29
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Well done magistrate Martins,This magistrate is taking his responsiblities very seriously and enhancing the status of his court. |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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toubab1020
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Posted - 11 Apr 2007 : 22:34:29
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Well done magistrate Martins,This magistrate is taking his responsiblities very seriously and enhancing the status of his court. |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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