Fahie wants drug trial moved to November
Former Premier Andrew Fahie has filed an unopposed motion to have his trial date moved from mid-July to November 2023.
In a seven-page document filed before a Florida court by his attorney Theresa Van Vliet yesterday, June 20, a change of plea by his two co-accused earlier this month was listed as being among the reasons offered up for the delay.
Kadeem Maynard and Oleanvine Pickering Maynard both pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to import cocaine after prosecutors removed charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering and attempted money laundering from the indictment the duo faced. US prosecutors also agreed to recommend leniency at sentencing.
In the aforementioned document, Fahie also pointed out that his earlier request to discover the identity of the prosecution’s confidential source has still not been fulfilled by the court.
“As previously noted, Mr Fahie contends that he needs the information in order to file certain pre-trial motions,” the motion read. “The Court, without objection from the [prosecution], previously ruled that such motions could be made anytime before trial.”
Van Vliet told the court that there is insufficient time to file the motions, permit the prosecution’s response and any reply, and give the Court time to consider the matter or have an evidentiary hearing ahead of the slated July 17 trial date.
After preliminary discussions relating to timing with the prosecution, Van Vliet said she was authorised to share that the prosecution agrees that the presently set trial date will not accommodate filings relating to the pretrial issues identified by Fahie.
This is despite the prosecution’s disagreement with the merits of Fahie’s pre-trial motions and the need for an evidentiary hearing in the matter.
“[Fahie] does not have adequate time to prepare for a trial in this case in mid-July 2023, nor to address any pretrial filings until the [prosecution] completes its discovery obligations and until such time as the Court may rule on the pending filings relating to the identity of the confidential informant,” the motion read.
It added: “Considering the foregoing, Mr Fahie requests that the Court continue the presently set trial date and reset this matter no sooner than November 1, 2023, and further that it reset all currently set pretrial deadlines.”
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What really do this man mehson????
Time will tell. This seems not to be an open and shut case like some think.
Why drag it out, you are toast either way just take a deal
“Mr. Fahie request…” nowhere in the world a prisioner can “request”….
In my previous posts on this matter, my view was and is the deck is stacked against Head Coach. This was made more clear when the Maynard accepted a corporation deal with the prosecution and plead guilty. However, not so fast. Keep reading.
Based on the guilty plea court filing the alleged wrong doings started with son who allegedly got his mother involved, who then allegedly got Head Coach involved
These alleged facts along with the fact that Head Coach is still requesting the identity of the prosecution confidential source suggest that Head Coach is angling for an entrapment defense.
The chances of success with an entrapment defense is questionable; however, given the admitted roles of the Maynards in getting him involved as well as some confidential source, he may have a case to defend against.
I would think whomever the prosecutor’s confidential source is should be known to the defendant. He has a right to not only know who has accused him of this crime but also cross examine them on the witness stand.
I say all this to suggest this case is far from over and the Maynard’s may have inadvertently given life to Head Coach’s likely entrapment defense.
Fahie U bring your pug to a fine market Luke de ole folks will say. I don’t k is how U going to get out of this one,,,
You have rights in the USA whether you are a prisoner or not. Unlike the BVI.
A fair trial is paramount for true justice in any court of law. The prosecution is clearly withholding significant evidence used to build a case against the defendant.
All evidence that are part of the case must be made available to the defendant.
A mistrial might come into play if the prosecution goes against legal norms.
He’s not taking the deal because he wants to know who the confidential informant was. To find out who’s snitching on you, then you have to take the case to trial. If you plead guilty, the government can keep the informants identity concealed.
And the show continues.Who know knows kmsl.
BARRY SAY YOU WILL HEAR !
Well he wouldnt he? Living quite pleasantly in Florida he doesn’t want to be inside a place where you don’t bend down to pick up the soap.
He think he can take advantage of the system like he did as Pr—–r.
Snap out of it!!!!!
From wasting the court time, Fat Albert and his mother already sung… they got all the evidence against you.
Why isn’t that green cloth that was said to be put up throughout the Territory allegedly by Fahie NOT YET REMOVED FROM THE LAMPPOST ACROSS FROM THE NEW VIEW INN!!!!
Need some more time to work the obeah on the snitch dem.
i find it funny that he is paying for his defence one of the most expensive laywers in Florida and keeps on delaying his case? How does he afford it if he was not neck deep or still knee deep in the drug trade? Surely what he earnt as a civil servant could afford this level of legal assistance, can someone do a review of his earnings as a public officer?
Hmmm how much the Maynards making in that CORPORATION deal? I thought they were simply COOPERATING.
Only deal = how long he spends inside. He’s got no info to offer the Feds. The questions in how long. ie how many decades. Starting point gotta be 30yrs. Maybe he shaves a v small amount off, but he isn’t seeing freedom again. Nosir
The head coach ain’t make up his mind to go jail yet so leave him alone let him chill out in his daughters apartment.
Pure set up of our son of the soil.
What he should have done was turn the Maynards in at the point of their suggesting that he participate in their scheme. Entrapment or not it was all him requesting his percent.
This wasnt Fahies first rodeo. The feds have his phone records since 2003.
This is normal tactic. They try to draw out the trial for as long as possible especially when you get to stay out of jail on bond.
Fahie for next election
I really want to know who the identity if c the confidential witness. Fahie especially should know.Howcan he b e prepared to cross exam without knowing.
Give Fahie time within reason. November is a stretch.
I really want to know who the identity of the confidential witness. Fahie especially should know.Howcan he b#e prepared to cross exam without knowing.
Give Fahie time within reason. November is a stretch. September,maybe.
@ Tall Hill: Foy went along and had ample time to back out. He even went so far as scheduling meetings in the hotel conference room and attended. Mr. HC went to the airport to verify the cash on-board and received cash on-island as well (prior to MIA visit). So, he had opportunities to report this to authorities and/or not to engage. He was on Uncel Sam’s radar for a very long time before and should’ve been smarter to not engage himself directly and fall for the trap. Nonetheless, he going spend a ton load of his reserves, call in favors all to avoid a lengthy term at Club Fed. Reputation destroyed and brought shame to the entire VI community. Tall hill is an understatement imo.
YHANK YOU ,THEY DIDN’T PUT A GUN TO HIS HEAD , HE EVEN BRAGGED ABOUT HIS RODEO SKILLZ / HE HAS JEPODIZED HIS FAMILY FOR A FEW DOLLARS ,( YUK ) HOW DO HE FACE HIS CHILDREN IF HE IS GUILTY ? ? KNOWING ITS HIM WHO WAS SUPPOSED TO SET AN EXAMPLE FOR ? THEM ?
Stop playing. Stop wasting time and money. Take your Jail. U will not win. U cannot win.. This Lawyer is milking you..
OMG. Fahie left the Maynards hanging trying to fend for themselves while he wasted 100 of thousands of $ of his lawyer, he could have used the said one 5Lawyer for all 3 of them, then they would have stand a better chance, the one Lawyer for all 3 of them would have make sure their stories are consistent and everyone knows everyone story. That was their best way out. Now he has no idea what the Maynard said. That Should be his focus. The secret informant is not secret,he didn’t had a mask when he was dealing with him..I The judge will deny that. This done went wrong from the beginning..Too late, too bad to fix.
One still by post office and one by the east side to festivsl grounds wha they stii up
Poor Mrs.Wong need a good f@#$!
Once convicted HC will request that he come back to BVI to spend his jail sentence.
That smartness is getting in his way and is going to lead to demise. Which what is exactly happening.
You might have forgotten that entrapment could only be used as a defense if the party was unlikely to commit the crime in question.
In the records Head Coach admitted it was not his “first rodeo”…..
He want it on that date cause they are working their dirty magic!! But trust me that won’t work!! You is a dirty dog, and you’re going to pay for your actions fully!!
Tek it easy….they want see wa the others sentence going look like
…Except for the fact that he’s recorded saying this wasnt his first rodeo. Its not entrapment, it him continuing years of abuse in office conducting illicit activities.
His own mouth bury him before the prosecution ever did.
Hey…I dont think he could even bend down ?
Dis m u mu done know who patina is cause guess wah…..ayo was meeting up and chatting n ish…yuh crapping dem same kilo sized bricks now you’re realizing dem US ‘pumpkins’ going SALTY da back door and you caan defend lol….
Lawyer not smiling but laughing all the way to the bank!
No, I have not forgotten. As I indicated in my initial post, the value of any entrapment defense is questionable.
It’s the only card he has left imo especially after the Maynard’s pled guilty and agreed to cooperate with the prosecution. Like I titled my post, it is a tall hill to climb.
Just reading the transcript of what was said and done points to guilt.
The only hope here for him is how the judge rules relative to this so called confidential source.
Based on my understanding, that source can only be reveled under unique circumstances. Whomever that person is, they must have gotten assurances from prosecutors of some form of immunity from prosecution if they were apart of the alleged crime.
Now, what determines if that confidential source can be revealed or not. To my understanding, if that source was not directly involved in the alleged crime and just a mere witness to the crime, and there is other evidence beyond the confidential source to corroborate the allegations, then courts tend to shield the identity of such confidential sources.
On the other hand, if such confidential source was part of the crime, their shield could be broken especially if the defendant, Head Coach, denies their account. He is entitled to face his accuser(s) and cross examine them.
In the latter scenario, if the confidential source identity is not reveled, and Head Coach is convicted, there may be grounds for an appeal or even an outright mistrial.
The bottom line is: this is a complex case and not as straight forward as some might think. I am no fan or hater of Head Coach, and I am not emotionally invested in this case. I just call things as I see them based on my understanding of the factors involved.
While there is always a possibility he may end up with a mistrial or not guilty verdict no matter how slight, it appears from the responses of those of us who blog here that in the eyes of public opinion he is guilty as charged.
@tall Hill. I agree. No argument there. Not only that, he was caught red handed inspecting his expected cash payout on that plane in Opa-Loka. I don’t know how him or his lawyer will be able to explain that one.
The question is: when did his entrapment began, and when did it end? Seems to me the entrapment defense for him started and ended with his alleged contact with Mother Maynard.
The minute he allegedly had that secret meeting in some big house on Torlola, and left the BVI under false pretense to Miami knowing full well what he was up to…. the minute he did those 2 things, I I believe any potential entrapment defense will fall apart because it defies logic.
He did not appear to say No I don’t want to be a part of this at any point along the way. Rather, he pulled out his calculator, and calculated what his share should be allegedly.
I just don’t see him getting an acquittal here, but hey, one never knows until jurors have heard the evidence and rendered a judgment.
Let me add one last thing: Do not be surprise if Government Official 1 is not the confidential source. We may never know, but that is my hunch.
It helps explains why despite the accusations against such individual, we have not heard of their arrest. In my judgment that’s because they are already cooperating with the prosecution to save their skin.
Imagine doing all of that and they’re still going to jail him. ??
Head coach, “you’re not out of the woods!”
The law states that you are entitled to question anyone bringing accusations against you. But to do so, you have to go to trial. Under no circumstances, can the confidential informant remain unknown in a trial, the defense has the right to question them. If fahie he pleads guilty. The case is over
You Green cloth observer are constantly concerned and complaining about the green cloth. Why don’t you remove it? The pleasure is all yours. It’s safe.
Why is he stretching out this matter? If he is not guilty, what is he preparing for? Honesty is the best policy. Let God’s word be your light and salvation. Lying will eats your way into a tight squeeze.
IF THAT SQUARE HEAD DUDE WITH THE WIG WAS A LAWYER ANDY COULD OF USE HIM INSTEAD OF PAYING ALL THAT MONEY ? TO A WHITE SLAVE MASTER , THAT THE WIG DUDE ALWAYS CALLING DOWN IN HIS RACIAL LYRICS , AND WHICH WOULD HAVE TESTED HIS KNOWLEDGE OF HOW THE LAW WORKS IN REAL LIFE , AND NOT IN WAY HE THINKS IT WORKS IN HIS FANTASY WORLD OF THEATRICS AND PROPAGANDA , LIKE WRITING AND BLOGGING TO HIS OWN WRITING USING DIFFERENT NAMES
Can a defendant truly claim entrapment whilst being an active and willing participant in a criminal conspiracy?