Former CID Chief, Attorney and Officer Deny Corruption Charges

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A former senior policeman, a defense lawyer and a policeman all denied corruption charges when they appeared before a judge on Friday.

Prosecutors allege that former Chief Superintendent Michael Johnson and Bjorn Ferguson conspired to commit bribery in several conversations with Ferguson’s client Michael Fox Jr in November 2023 while he was wanted by police.

Johnson and Ferguson are also accused of helping Fox to avoid prosecution for the offense of conspiracy to commit stealing.

Fox, who was later murdered, was suspected of being the mastermind behind the theft of $1.475 million from an armored car that was left unattended.

Johnson is also accused of stealing $90,000 from Akeil Holmes, a former car employee, who was charged with the heist.

He’s also accused of receiving the money from Rolle, who’s accused of abetting the theft.
They all pleaded not guilty during an arraignment before Justice Gregory Hilton.

He has assigned the case to Justice Dale Fitzpatrick, who will set a trial date on February 17.