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Junior Omar Simpson, 39, has been remanded to Dodds Prison after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman unable to consent due to her disabilities. He will return to court on July 14.
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Chief Justice Leslie Haynes emphasizes the need for structured data collection to address case backlogs and enhance court performance during a regional workshop on judiciary management.
Zaire Keshon Goodman, a 25-year-old from St Andrew, has been remanded in prison after being charged with attempted murder related to a June 8 incident.
Minister Michael Lashley reassured attorneys about the establishment of two gun courts, emphasizing that staffing and operational solutions are already in place to expedite case processing.
Keshon Andre Marshall, 22, was remanded to a Psychiatric Hospital after pleading guilty to assaulting his mother, Keisha Hoyte, causing actual bodily harm on June 11.
An opposition senator emphasized the need for improved border security to prevent illegal firearms from entering Barbados, arguing that current court measures only address the aftermath of gun crime.
