DPP Explodes at Defence Lawyer in High Court Hallway
A heated outburst erupted in the High Court hallway yesterday when Director of Public Prosecutions Clement Joseph publicly berated defence attorney Andrew Okola, leaving lawyers, court officers and civilians stunned.
The incident occurred as O’kola was walking through the hallway while Joseph was seated nearby. The DPP called out to the attorney about a letter he had written to him, saying he was “doing too much” and dismissing it as “BS” before launching into a loud tirade.
O’kola responded that he was simply doing his job and was not asking for personal favours, but Joseph continued his verbal attack, raising his voice and drawing the attention of more onlookers in the courthouse.
Witnesses described visible shock among those present, with persons remarking that the behaviour was inappropriate for a senior law officer.
Joseph, a Dominican national, was appointed Director of Public Prosecutions of Antigua and Barbuda in May.
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