Patrick King faces contempt charges

Patrick King will reappear before Madam Justice Barbara Cooke-Alleyne on Monday to answer contempt charges.

The Campaign Land, Martindales Road, St Michael resident appeared in the Supreme Court on Friday evening and had the charges read to him. It is alleged that he scandalised the court via various social media platforms.

Attorney-at-law Michael Lashley appeared amicus for the accused virtually.

The court granted King the opportunity to speak with a lawyer before pleading to the criminal charges.