Former PM fined $500 for Contempt of Court
Former Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer was fined by Judge Jan Drysdale after his cell phone rang in court this morning
The court was currently hearing the election court challenge brought against the UPP’s Kelvin Simon on his nomination as a candidate for January 2023 general elections
From the start of the court proceedings, Judge Drysdale, instructed all persons present to turn off all cell phones in the court.
However, a cell phone was heard ringing during Mr. Marshall’s presentation on his client’s behalf.
The judge demanded to know whose cell phone was disrupting the court. Former Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer admitted it was his cell phone.
The visibly angry judge imposed a fine of $500.00 on Mr. Spencer.
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Comments (14)
Anonymous National July 3, 2023, 3:19 PM
Steven C. Mayers July 4, 2023, 10:38 AM
Steven C. Mayers July 4, 2023, 11:13 AM
Mae July 3, 2023, 3:31 PM
Steven C. Mayers July 4, 2023, 10:58 AM
It is very disrespectful to ignore a Judges order in his court.
Well done Judge Drysdale, though it can be rescinded later, it has served its purpose, in that it has demonstrated to us commoners, that in Antigua and Barbuda , NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW.
I am quite sure that the ex PM appreciate s the judgement, because I believe that he would not have aspired to be the PM if he did not have love for our people and our education.
While America is being made a fool of by Trump, I am proud to believe that in my Antigua,, we seek to dispense Justice on an EQUAL BASIS.
Spliffy Leaks July 3, 2023, 3:31 PM
Anonymous July 3, 2023, 4:38 PM
Steven C. Mayers July 4, 2023, 11:06 AM
Anonymous July 3, 2023, 4:40 PM
Love for humanity July 3, 2023, 6:41 PM
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Dragon July 3, 2023, 9:35 PM
Mae July 4, 2023, 10:33 AM
Sad But True July 4, 2023, 11:31 AM
The United Progressive Party (UPP), which Spencer once headed, and in whose administration he served as Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, acknowledged receiving monies that had been donated by former ambassador Dr John Ashe.”