The Bahama Journal"The noticeable increase in the number of 'hung juries' recently in trials before the Supreme Court, as well as cases being withdrawn, may be due to a number of factors, including the alleged increasing intimidation of witnesses, according to a well-placed legal source.
Citing a recent case before the court an attorney said that of three witnesses scheduled to testify for the prosecution, two, including the alleged victim did not show up. The prosecutor had no choice but to withdraw the case and the accused person was freed."
Citing a recent case before the court an attorney said that of three witnesses scheduled to testify for the prosecution, two, including the alleged victim did not show up. The prosecutor had no choice but to withdraw the case and the accused person was freed."
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