CourtLocal News Men freed of burglary charge by Barbados Today 12/11/2019 written by Barbados Today 12/11/2019 1 min read A+A- Reset Jamar Ganesh Nervais (right) and John Andre Medford leaving the Supreme Court complex this afternoon after being acquitted of aggravated burglary. Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 230 “I feel good. Justice has been served!” Those were the words of two former accused as they hurriedly left the Supreme Court complex located at Whitepark Road, St Michael this afternoon after being acquitted of a joint aggravated burglary charge. John Andre Medford, of Silver Hill and Jamar Ganesh Nervais of Harper’s Land, Sargeant Village both in Christ Church were on trial before a nine-member jury accused of entering the home on Anthony White with intent to commit theft. It was also alleged that they had a firearm and a knife at the time of the offence on July 14, 2017. Jamar Ganesh Nervais (right) and John Andre Medford leaving the Supreme Court complex this afternoon after being acquitted of aggravated burglary. However, an all-female jury today returned a not guilty majority verdict – seven to two – on the charge. The verdict in the No. 3 Supreme Court before Justice Christopher Birch followed nearly two hours of deliberations and after the jury had failed to reach a unanimous decision. When the jury returned to the court for the second time, the two men appeared visibly uneasy. That quickly changed as both released a deep breath when the verdict was declared. You Might Be Interested In Crystal Beckles-Holder, 2nd runner up in regional competition GUYANA: Body of child found after gold mine collapses Barbadians asked to help with return tickets for Haitians After Justice Birch told them they were free to go the two quickly exited the court with Nervais out front and Medford following closely behind. Senior Crown Counsel Olivia Davis prosecuted the case. Barbados Today Stay informed and engaged with our digital news platform. The leading online multimedia news resource in Barbados for news you can trust. You may also like Update: Person of interest identified and charged 18/02/2025 Man remanded on firearm and ammunition charges 18/02/2025 Man charged with handling stolen property granted bail 18/02/2025