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Kadeem Maynard’s sentencing moved to November

Kadeem Maynard

Sentencing for Kadeem Stephan Maynard — one of two persons that confessed to being involved in a drug and money laundering scheme that allegedly involved former Premier Andrew Fahie — has been moved to November.

A notice filed in a Florida court said Maynard is now expected to appear before Judge Kathleen Williams on November 20, 2023 to know his fate.

A previous notice put Maynard’s sentencing hearing for September 8, after it had been cancelled last week, but this was later changed.

Maynard pleaded guilty back in June – along with his mother, Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard, the former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) – to a single count of conspiracy to import cocaine.

The duo promised full cooperation with prosecutors in exchange for lenience from the court at sentencing.

After previously being set for August 21, on the same date as her son, sentencing for the former Ports boss was moved to January 18.

Kadeem’s legal team had previously filed several documents with the court in advance of his hearing, strongly opposing a proposed 11 to 14-year sentencing guideline put forward by prosecutors.

The younger Maynard suggested that his extensive cooperation with prosecutors and his guilty plea, among other things, should warrant a much lesser sentence within the range of five to seven years instead, or even possible probation, which could see him avoiding a prison term altogether.

Meanwhile, former Premier Andrew Fahie, had his trial date moved to January 8, 2024 after a series of delays. Most of the setbacks have stemmed from a massive trove of evidence, which prosecutors have had challenges in sharing with Fahie’s defence team.

Fahie has maintained his innocence ever since his arrest in April 2022 and remains on a million dollar bond at his daughters’ residence in Florida.

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  1. Soon and very Soon says:

    Sentencing is coming to all who try to live a fake majestic life.

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  2. Tingaling says:

    Won’t be surprised if he is sentenced to time served…then again, as a guarantee he would be readily available as a witness on the stand during Fahie’s trial,increasing the dramatic effect, he could be sentenced to an extra 2-3 years.

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  3. El Demonio Negro says:

    The words of the Broke jealous destitute. Go wash yuh mouth I know it stink.

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  4. HOLD ON says:

    Something does not add up about this whole case. Time will tell.

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  5. Salty Fish says:

    I’d be surprised if either Blacka, Nyron, or Olivine will be free before Head Coach’s trial. Makes sense to keep them until the ‘deal’ is done. After all this effort the American prosecutors are running an odd playbook for sure though!

    Even then, I am not sure Head Coach is the ‘big fish’ they (and we) all seem to think he is. He was no more than a facilitator for money and greed. Not any mastermind of cartel shipments and movement.

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  6. Resident says:

    he fat

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  7. Honestly says:

    He on the team at this point they might as well let him out. Out might not be no better for him though. Sad situation all around.

  8. Fallout says:

    I have never seen dates get moved around for a case more than this one in my life! My goodness. Awaiting the fallout and further arrests of locals because I know they’re telling on all of you. Especially those they’ve helped that have shown no support during this entire debacle. Buckle up.

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