NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A lengthy delay in bringing a murder case to trial has prompted a Supreme Court judge to grant $25,000 to Steve Derosier, whose trial is not scheduled until September 2030.
Derosier is accused of shooting and killing Deangelo Wilson, also known as “Ducky,” in Grand Bahama on January 31, 2026.
Prosecutors opposed bail, citing his criminal history and public safety concerns.
However, Justice Andrew Forbes ruled that the lengthy wait raised constitutional concerns over Derosier’s right to a trial within a reasonable time.
Derosier, who denies the murder allegation, must wear an electronic monitoring device, report to police three times weekly and surrender his travel documents.
