Crime
Date Set For Police Custody Death Case
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A judge has set a date for the retrial of two police officers charged with the death of a man in police custody.
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A judge has set a date for the retrial of two police officers charged with the death of a man in police custody.
Constables 2126 Akiel Smith and 2648 Carl Smith are charged with manslaughter in the February 9th, 2013 death of 20-year-old Aaron Rolle.
The armed robbery suspect was found dead in a cell at the Quakoo Street police station.
Following a coroner’s inquest into the death, the officers were charged with manslaughter in 2016.
However, a judge directed an acquittal in May 2018.
The decision was reversed on appeal and a retrial was ordered.
Senior Justice Bernard Turner has set a retrial date for July 31, 2023.
The officers are free on bail.
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