The theft and money laundering case against attorney-at-law Ernest Winston Jackman which was expected to go before a judge and jury today has been postponed.
That’s because no in-person or jury trials are taking place at the Supreme Court Complex at this time given the current COVID-19 situation in the country.
When the matter was called earlier today during the virtual sitting of the No. 2 Supreme Court Justice Randall Worrell adjourned it for mention until October 25.
“This matter was set for trial but cannot proceed at this time due to the present status of the coronavirus,” the High Court judge stated.
Jackman, a resident of St Philip, is alleged to have stolen $678,414.75 from HEJ Limited between June 23, 2006, and March 5, 2007.
At a previous sitting of the Criminal Assizes Jackman pleaded not guilty to the charge before the No. 2 Supreme Court.
Jackman has also denied that he engaged in money laundering by directly conducting transactions involving the alleged stolen amount between June 23, 2006, and October 18, 2011.
Defence counsel Mohia Ma’at is representing Jackman while Senior Crown Counsel Olivia Davis is the prosecutor.