‘Seko’ gets bail

Grant, in Gray shirt, walk out of the court after being granted bail
Grant, in Gray shirt, walk out of the court after being granted bail

The High Court in Roseau today ordered the magistrate’s court to grant bail to Earl ‘Seko’ Grant who has been charged with conspiracy in connection with a fire at the home of former magistrate, GON Emanuel in December 2010.

The ordered was issued by Justice Bernie Stephenson earlier today and Magistrate Bernard Pacquette, in compliance,  just moments ago,  granted bail in the sum of $20,000 with Grant’s  mother and sister serving as sureties.

As conditions of bail he expected to report to the St. Joseph police station every Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm.

Grant and Denny Shillingford, who has been charged with arson in the same matter, were both denied bail by Chief Magistrate, Evelina Baptiste on Thursday.

At the hearing, the prosecution led by police inspectors Claude Weekes and Michael Laudat told the court that the men were “flight risks” and they feared that they would interfere with witnesses and also that the investigation was still ongoing.

Baptiste held that the prosecution had failed to show the court any evidence of the men interfering with witnesses but she agreed to bail on the issue of absconding because, according to her, while the prosecution had not brought forth much evidence, she was concerned about a statement of the DPP which requested Grant to come to Dominica or the state would seek extradition. She said it’s clear that he did not return on his own free will since he was a US citizen and feared losing his citizenship.

Bruney gave the court notice on Thursday that as soon as his client, Denny Shillingford, who is presently serving a prison sentence is released he will be filing documents in the high court to get his bail.

Grant outside court on Friday
Grant outside court on Friday
Seko being led to court before he was granted bail
Seko being led to court before he was granted bail

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181 Comments

  1. Anonymous
    June 4, 2013

    On the instructions of the Director of Public Prosecutions, no further evidence is offered against Secko and the Case is Dismissed for Want of Prosecution.

  2. grell
    June 3, 2013

    I am in shock this morning listening to Seko and the names he’S CALLING AND THANKING.Really this is going to get real ugly,Seko you have to live with this the rest of your life.shame on these people.Your days are coming.

  3. Neg Domnicque
    June 2, 2013

    Before you throw your support ignorantly behind the perpetrators of this crime, remember this “mama or papa manje waizen dan zanfan glasci” (mother or father eat grapes and it’s the children teeth that’s on edge) it simply means what you do today will affect your children and your generation for life, if you love them think twice.

  4. D
    June 2, 2013

    He can be granted bail from now till kingdom come but if he is guilty or is involved at some level, he can never be granted bail from his conscience.

  5. utru
    June 2, 2013

    is that seko the calypsonian?

  6. Top cop
    June 2, 2013

    According to the pm this country is too free this country is too free now I understood what he is talking about dominica is worse than a freeport

  7. June 2, 2013

    our cops a workin trust me i give the guys al ther credit ….bt am sorry seko is not the one am not sayin he is guilty or nt bt this story has jus stated …….seko my bro jus do wat the juge tel u hav no fair the man is out der jus soooon we al wel ccccccccccc an short uuuuuuuuuup

  8. Anonymous
    June 2, 2013

    is that sicko the calypsonian?

  9. IPO
    June 2, 2013

    The issue with this case is that everybody took a position and no one knows what the hell went on….so everybody wants to play investigator, commisioner, DPP, jury, judge and now and occasional talk show.

    Stop fighting people battles for them….you all think Mano care about you little people?

  10. wesleyman
    June 2, 2013

    This is very confusing to me,they are accusing a man of conspiring to burn down a house with two people occupying the house at the time that the arson is being committed and they charge hime with conspiracy to committ arson? If GON was on vacation and his house was vacant, that would be Arson, if his business place was torched after hours, that would be arson, but what is the spirit here, were they trying to destroy his property? I think not, they were trying to kill him and who else was occupying the home at that time, so you count the occupants of the home and then that is how many counts of ATTEMPTED MURDER.This is a joke for real because based on the charges you can see they are not serious about persuing this, you can be charged with arson or conspiracy to commit if you set fire t and abandoned building, are you trying to get the general public to understand that burning an abandoned building and burning a building occupied by two senior citizens is the exact sam crime? So lives are not worth anything in Dominica.Mr. Prevost, do not sell your soul for power, do whats right and file the proper charges, Conspiract to commit Arson, and two counts of conspiracy to commit attempted murder, just look at it this way, if that gentleman and his wife had died in the blaze would it still be arson, just because the attempt failed does not mean it should be excused. Do whats right and restore the public’s faith in the judicial system.

  11. June 1, 2013

    hen this too shall pass

  12. T
    June 1, 2013

    This country is in one stinking mess. This mess started in 2000 but really got worse from 2004, and we are at the center of it now.
    It is a country destroyed by greedy politicians,and their cronies off course with the help of a political police force too.

    • ML
      June 1, 2013

      yep

  13. truth offends
    June 1, 2013

    Seco getting bail was never an issue. We all expected him to be bailed at some point. What bothers me though is the unwillingness of the authorities to get to the bottom of it. If they wanted, Seco would have been arrested less than a month after GON”s house was bombed. Why did they allow it to go to three years before someone was charged is the million dollar question that cannot be answered and will never be answered. The DPP knows very well that their case is weak as it is going to be Denny Shillingford’s word against Earl Grant’. At the end of the day the game plan is, the judge / magistrate will give Earl Grant the “Not guilty” verdict and that will be it. However, the true Judge, who knows every one of those bombers by name and address will deal with them one by one and His judgement on them will be worse than the joke of the court. He is no respecter of persons and will deal with all of them whether they are police officers, lawyers, politicians. cabinet members, farmers or fishermen. All will be judged by Him and the latter will be worse than the former.

  14. rescue911
    June 1, 2013

    something about that i just do not trust

  15. Secko, Hen U Follow!
    June 1, 2013

    Secko, Hen these are names we call you on the block in St. Joe and I still consider you as a friend. I will not allow if you are guilty of these crimes to destroy our friendship, however I am concern now more than ever that if you did this and return here to flaunt the might of your powerful connections it will hurt not just you but your entire family for generations. I say this because as silver and gold needs fire to remove their impurities, so does the crucible of public humiliation, and therefore one cannot commit a crime and expect to live a normal life. Therefore, I pose this question to you because I know you can read and comprehend: 1) Would you prefer to live a life knowing in your heart that you were part of this matter? 2) If you are not part of this crime why did you not show the desired eagerness to clear your name? I know why I said that because nothing is more important to a person than their good name, especially at the time of the phone interview with Tony no mentioned was made of apprehending you. 3) What was the purpose of you coming now that there is heat aka extradition heat? Doc, I know living in the States can desensitize person feelings as I have lived through it myself having lived there for many years, but I just feel like we are close enough that I can post these questions. Note: I will be the first to stand with you son, but for now I am really conflicted as to your innocence; so help me understand?

    • Justice and Truth
      June 3, 2013

      The question is what caused him to be implicated in this crime? He had and/or still has a promising future in the US. It will be a shame if this jeopardizes his future. Pray for him!

  16. FIL
    June 1, 2013

    Murderers are walking the streets of DA out on bail why should he not granted bail? You are innocent until proven guilty.

    • Anonymous
      June 1, 2013

      well said.

  17. Anonymous
    June 1, 2013

    Come on Bruney you are a good lawyer ask for bail for Denny because you know that there are time frames on bail conditions and 72hours have elapsed. Now Denny who is an inmate how is his case going to play?.

    • claire
      June 2, 2013

      no Bruney save his life by keeping him inside he safer in prison

  18. Marla
    June 1, 2013

    High court didn’t agree with what the magistrate said as a reason. Anyway it was a consent order. The Dpp agreed that he should get bail. He can’t travel out during the time the case is pending. So lets wait and see what’s gonna happen next ppl.

  19. Anonymous
    June 1, 2013

    Seko the ball is in your court. Make haste to file a case of false imprisonment against all concerned.

    • One Love
      June 1, 2013

      :-D

  20. stehen
    June 1, 2013

    he who laugh last laughs the best. let them carry on

    • Anonymous
      June 1, 2013

      we all know that.ha ha.

  21. MMG 1000
    June 1, 2013

    Innocent until proven guilty fadda. . free up on de man i wld wnt bail if it was me n so do you

  22. Chalice
    June 1, 2013

    Why hold him in the calaboose until Sept.? 8-O it makes no sense…and is good they overturn “Eva”‘s decision…she too hard on the ganja.. :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

    • camera man
      June 1, 2013

      “Eva” has to be firm in her work. She is a daughter of the soil and is trying to save our Wailikubuli. We need more like her.
      She is a good christian. No hypocrite.
      Crime is on the loose. This generation and future geneations have to be protected.

  23. just for you
    June 1, 2013

    to all of you who think this is a joke wait till this thing hits home today is MR. E tomorow it just mite be you then you will feel what that poor old man is feeling shame on that system but god is good all the time for every one not just some ALL.

  24. Anonymous
    June 1, 2013

    Cochoni, makakquee, joux joux, zezey, pappy-show, comess, all the local terms you can use to say that the whole Seko story is a farce. You can give the followers cynide(poison) to drink and they will say it is Kool Aid and it nice, Amen.

  25. Anonymous
    June 1, 2013

    Badges of Honour have run out. :oops: Can you patriots please hold back on your ignorance until we restock? :lol:

  26. Dr. Sam
    June 1, 2013

    I feel sorry for the young men who got themselves in this mess. I feel sorry for their families. Let’s get this over with so that the innocent can get some relief and the real guilty parties face justice.

    I have the greatest respect, in general, for the noble legal profession and law enforcement. I don’t understand everything about this case, but all will agree that much of its handling just doesn’t smell right. Frankly, if I was in law enforcement or a lawyer in Dominica, I would give our profession a failing grade in this case. I would be deeply embarrassed at what is being done in my name.

    Is there no courage and self-respect among lawyers and prosecuting officers in this country? GON Emmanuel is one of your own! Don’t we have any respect for the man’s age and his long distinguished career? Aila, magwaysa! I hope I am wrong, but from what I see, there is no way this can be just arson. Clearly, this is gross intimidation and attempted murder.

    Don’t you what happend in Germany before WW2? Don’t you know how one of the world’s most advanced and sophisticated nations quickly degenerated into the worst band of murderous thugs in history?

    How did that happen? Pastor Martin Niemöller explained that when the Nazis came for the communists, those who were not communists did not speak up because they were not communists. When they came for the trade unionists, those who were not trade unionists did not speak up because they were not trade unionists. When they came for the Jews, those who were not Jews did not speak up because they were not Jews. When the Nazis finally came and got them, they cried out, but there was no one left to help them.

    It is the investigative journalists and media who have aced this test. It is the concerned citizens of Dominica who have continually spoken out – they have passed this exam with flying colors. Take a bow! Thanks to you, we have seen some progress. Let no one say, you did not have a conscience. Let no one say, you did not speak out.

    The Rev. Dr. MLK declared that “The Arc of the Moral Universe Is Long, but It Bends Toward Justice”. It has taken a long time so far, but justice will be done. Law enforcement and the legal profession, you still have time to improve your test score. Government of Dominica, you still have time to ensure that justice is done – and I believe it will. At the end of the day, what happens here on out, that’s what will define us as a democratic people. As a self-respecting Dominican, I really, really want us to pass this test.

    And I believe we will.

    Dr. Sam Christian

    • "O" STRESS"
      June 2, 2013

      Amen! Amen!.

  27. Anthony Grant
    June 1, 2013

    My son did not do it

    • dominican
      June 1, 2013

      ok GOD you were there that night.

      • Anonymous
        June 1, 2013

        then ask him to tell you who did it.

      • Secko Sis
        June 2, 2013

        I’m writing this comment to put it out there That Anthony Grant did not write that comment!!! What u ppl need to realize while u guys r beating ur tongue about Earl secko Grant is that he is a father a brother a uncle a cousin n he have family that can read but can’t comprehend what’s going on so they at on emotions and write things to defend there family!!! U ppl should really stop n have several seats before u past judgement because jail and crime have no face nor no name today for him tomorrow for u! So just be careful how u beat ur tongue on ppl!!! N at the end of the day he is innocent until proven guilty!!!!!!!!

  28. g
    June 1, 2013

    End of scene one

  29. LABOR
    June 1, 2013

    these magistrates, judges, police in dominica are all full of it. judge is asking for evidence that can prove he will interfere with witneesses or fly away home. evidence. well when he do interfere with witnesses of fly away then she will be satisfied. there is what is called circumstancial evidence and yes one can be found guilty by circumstances before, during or after the fact where physical evidence is not required. the big guns who are the physical players in this case will come as noctunal creatures and approach this seko and we’ll hear the next of this soap opera. wait. i say to wait.

    • Vero Don
      June 2, 2013

      What ridiculousness gushes forth, unrestrained, from your mouth? Indeed the Judge is absolutely correct; the State MUST provide evidence (circumstantial or direct, or both) to support their claims of “…flight risk… and “…interference with witnesses…” If the State cannot provide any such evidence then they cannot rely on such an assertion to deprive an accused person of their Liberty. Contrary to your implied assertion, “…circumstantial evidence…” is not “gossip.” It is constituted of provable facts.
      Bottom line, it is better that you say nothing, if you know nothing, than to gush utter foolishness and thereby confirm the level of your lack of knowing.

  30. Justice and Truth
    June 1, 2013

    Seko, whoever you are, you are a US, naturalized citizen. When you visited Dominica, what happened to cause you to get involved in this melee and conspiracy to burn down a fellow Dominican’s house? Please speak the truth.

    • Jesus Christ
      June 2, 2013

      Not ur bz.. U too fast

  31. Not a herd follower
    May 31, 2013

    This morning a caller to the Hot Seat radio programme said that when Tony Astaphan talks judges in Dominica shake. It seems he knows what he was talking about. And $20,000 bail?! Given the charge, this is ridiculous! This is not the first case that I had to question the judgement of that particular judge.

    • Anonymous
      June 1, 2013

      then go and be a judge yourself.

  32. Grant for Life
    May 31, 2013

    Hate my comment? Love my comment? He’ll come out on top

    • One Love
      June 1, 2013

      you are right he is on top all now so ain’t he?

  33. Dominican Woman
    May 31, 2013

    I am no fan of seko but I expected him to make bail. Murderers get bail in Dominica. And for those who are saying he is free at last and there is no evidence. I think you all should go and do a course in comprehension. Zor pa ka copran anglais. Sorry the patois is not too good.

  34. Lmao
    May 31, 2013

    Take that hahahahaha

  35. claire
    May 31, 2013

    fool being on bail do not mean you are free oly after the jurors come back and say not guilty you are free if there is no appeal i am happy you wrote GOOD almighty and not GOD

  36. ST.JOHN
    May 31, 2013

    we cannot punish people because we are not the christ.prison is ment to reform people,so if all get bail how you so sure they won’t commit crime again.the truth is the prison is too small so they have to send them back on the street to commit more and more crime.keep them inside so that when they are released they donot want to face this again.we want more prison house

  37. Redzzz
    May 31, 2013

    And the saga continues, stay tuned for the next episode of the greed and the lawless…LOL.OOOOLALA…. :-D

  38. The Word
    May 31, 2013

    Professionals like lawyers, magistrates, judges and Accountants cannot go messing around because there are professional bodies that can sanction them. Some things they do pass us bye because we eh know our rights. We can report the things they do. If the man deserve bail they cannot deny him bail. Bye they way I hope all those who have been talking for the past years make themselves available as witnesses.

  39. Wonder Wat God Think
    May 31, 2013

    I remember the last time I saw a dead person in a confine; I said to myself wow!!! No matter how much fuss we make on God earth we cannot decide our fate. So, why does it seem like we think we are winning yet we are really loosing? The only thing I could come up with is the element of money that changes the life of country bookie guys from St. Joe now turns lawyer rub shoulders with people of influence. I remember growing up and being called a country bookie and generally relegated to the sidelines because I did not fit the mold of what constituted an accepted in-group person because of where I came from (St. Joseph). Today success knows no boundary and so does money and, as such one can find people from deep country being Prime Minister and by extension close the country bookie gap that brought such embarrassment to say where you from back in time. I brought the above to light to draw the attention of many not necessarily those who either endured these moments, but are guilty of hurting so many young men and women of Dominica who only felt accepted when they lived in the Roseau and environs area. Zooming back to the matter at hand one has to wonder against the back-drop of where my friend Earl Seko Hen Grant is from there is no way in Hell he would muster such support back in the country bookie time; now, can anyone attempt to answer why this change of heart? Well, I brought this perspective because I believe that my friend made a mistake like many of us either have done, about to do, or will do because we are too keen to impress people of money and influence because we do not know our worth. Finally, I believe that educated people have taken a hit on this one because in this case it appears that Grant got used by someone who knew they had more to lose, and he grant had nothing too loose. Well, let’s face it God does not like ugly.

  40. Anonymous
    May 31, 2013

    Dominica’s court system is one big JOKE……

  41. A
    May 31, 2013

    Can someone explain to me what are the evidence for denying bail or keeping Earl Grant in Prison? From what I have read there is no hard evidences ( i.e photos,finger prints,telephone conversation/tx messsage) linking Earl to the crime. This country won’t extradite it citizen without overwhelming evidence. This case won’t have the light of day not even a second look. Please ppl this case is done!

    • Anonymous
      June 1, 2013

      long time ago.

  42. truth offends
    May 31, 2013

    Anthony Astaphan is the voice of Dominica whether we like it or not. No matter what everyone says or thinks, unless Tony opens his mouth nothing is done and for that we don’t need prime minister, president, police commissioner, magistrate, judge, and court house.
    It was only yesterday two very good lawyers went all out to secure bail for their client, Earl Grant. The paid chief magistrate Ms. Baptist denied bail on the basis that he might run away.
    Today all Tony had to do was go on DBS and challenge the DPP and Daniel Carbon and before the day was up, guess what? Earl Grant was given bail. But see how it happened: The High Court ordered the magistrate court to grant bail to Seco and their man was bailed.
    Who tell all you the court in Dominica is about justice? Boy it is ALL about what Tony says.

  43. May 31, 2013

    I wonder how much time the immigration department gave the non national to be on the island.

    • Anonymous
      June 2, 2013

      Non-national = place of birth= Dominica….OMG…what nonsense some people write

  44. ambasso
    May 31, 2013

    i wonder where that vehicle is now. dey say it suppose to be part of the evedence.but is it around

  45. Not vex
    May 31, 2013

    If i in seko place i escape, so now i know us cetizens cam take jail DA.

  46. Nice
    May 31, 2013

    What else is new!!!

  47. No Fear
    May 31, 2013

    The power of being an American citizen. I am sure the embassy was involved.

  48. NYC/LAW
    May 31, 2013

    Where these judges get that he would loose his US citizenship if they had request an extradition. People that is not a reason to loose your citizenship. You only loose your cititenship if
    you are Convicted For An Act Of Treason Against The United States,serve in your country arm forces or hold a political office in your native country like Ron Green wanted to do.

    • IPO
      May 31, 2013

      Ron Green ….lol

    • DA style,,
      May 31, 2013

      yes he could we are talking about an organize crime, if he was extradited and was then convicted he would sure loose his citizenship.The US takes these things very serious..i am a Dominican working in de UN and i can tell u lots more about that,,

    • Nik
      May 31, 2013

      those people just make up their thing and Seko make sure he went down on his Dominica passport, but that was a foolish move. He should have use it to get immunity and asked to be flown back to his new homeland.
      Drama drama drama senseless drama.

      • BoarderLaw
        June 3, 2013

        I don’t care if you work in the white house DA style. The US law protect it’s citizens from all foriegn laws. You don’t even loose your green card muchless your citizenship. NYC/LAW is right about why u can loose your citizenship. Dominica law and usa law is so far apart it’s not funny.

    • Miami Massive
      May 31, 2013

      If you commit a crime in the USA also

    • Dominiquen
      June 1, 2013

      Ron Green did serve in a political office in his native country while he was a US citizen. :?:

      • Foreign Holder
        June 1, 2013

        All wrongs need to be made right. I am a ‘Gay’ holder of a Dominica diplomatic passport, and I need to get married at the lovely Emerald Pool.

    • Marla
      June 2, 2013

      The word is lose not loose!!!

  49. jada
    May 31, 2013

    Oh please don’t be so hypocritical just because is secko. They give murderers bail in Dominica. What do you expect?

  50. lajables
    May 31, 2013

    A joke that man

  51. observer
    May 31, 2013

    pour pappy show in this country. Soon u might just hear the man gone or dead. End of story.

    • Doc Love
      May 31, 2013

      I agree with you. The Skerrit Labor Party Government fires a banker because of unstatifactory performqnce.He sues them, he is subsequently rehired, end of story.

  52. carbon dioxide
    May 31, 2013

    the show continues ….only dca

    • Anonymous
      June 1, 2013

      Yes, Only in Dominica murderers getting bail…Why because is “Seko’ he not eligible?

  53. Grant for Life
    May 31, 2013

    You can’t hold an innocent man prisoner…free at last free at last thank good almighty he’s free at last.

    • claire
      May 31, 2013

      fool being on bail do not mean you are free oly after the jurors come back and say not guilty you are free if there is no appeal i am happy you wrote GOOD almighty and not GOD

    • Natural Beauty
      June 1, 2013

      spoken by a true patriotic idiot…smh

    • Krazy
      June 1, 2013

      what makes him so innocent, his innocent until proven guilty.. so they may trick and scam everyone involved, but he won’t be able to trick GOD THE CREATOR. he’s time coming

  54. truth offends
    May 31, 2013

    From day one, moments after the DPP went out with that Sekc thingy, I said it was a game that was well planned to deceive Dominicans just before an election. So far I am right on que and these jokers will just continue to play their game. The knew very well that by delaying everything by three years was just to give those big men on the ground enough time to destroy evidence. Now they just going through the motion.
    Think of this guys, folks are being caught with locally grown weed and when caught they have to think of $25K to bail them out. A man charged with conspiring to arson, yet it only takes $25K to bail him out. What about the concerns chief magistrate Baptist expressed yesterday? I Dominique!

    • Justice and Truth
      May 31, 2013

      Your first few sentences are pure speculations. If only you could read minds.

    • Tail Spin
      June 1, 2013

      yeh. you’re right on ‘que’. It’s like birds of a feather.

    • Anonymous
      June 1, 2013

      She has no “D” concern. she has only made a fool of the magistracy and should no longer occupy that bench.

  55. him
    May 31, 2013

    Dominica “The MAKAKWE island of the Caribbean”, seem to be staging another such Makakwe. Well to those of us who were looking at events, I am sure by now that we were not fooled. Many of us expected just that.

  56. WESLEYMAN
    May 31, 2013

    The Government should run a course in law, free of charge, for the Talk Show hosts who believe that they know all but are infact not that bright. If you manage to get their CXC or GCE grades you will see what I mean. Yet these folks believe that they can take on persons who are qualified in their field and have a good track record.

    • I DIE NU
      May 31, 2013

      Man like Angelo,for example.

    • Krazy
      June 1, 2013

      they are manipulative in their actions, thats what they are

  57. DQ
    May 31, 2013

    People don’t you all understand the justice system?
    it Is a joke.

  58. Krazy
    May 31, 2013

    man i so tired of this country judical system… it so corrupt in so many ways… so tony just talk and make some threatin letters and the high court has to bring in seko case prematurely… he couldn’t afford to spend one night in jail so they had to free him up.

    see comemess in the country boi :-x

  59. Anonymous
    May 31, 2013

    I keep wondering whether mister (Emmanuel)have children eh???? Because trust me somebody would have to pay for that. Real nonsense that going on in that damn country there. Dem man thing well plan that is just a camouflage.

  60. Anonymous
    May 31, 2013

    I see you repping the Nets B!! cool points

    As for the bail, he did return on his own free will on his own money. He could have allowed the DPP to try to extradite him but he chose not to so why wasn’t he granted bail in the first place?

    • Justice and Truth
      June 1, 2013

      So as not to jeopardize his standing with the US based on his US citizenship.

  61. Wise Owl
    May 31, 2013

    “The High Court in Roseau today ORDERED the magistrate’s court” What! A command!

    Bailed at $20,000 Nah, Nah Nah. I am sure Seko has that amount on hand to gave to his mother and sister in the event he escapes. And that measly amount for bail for such a heinous crime? Let the games begin. I am watching the plot unfolds. Can you guess what the next course of action will be in this mysterious saga?

    • Anonymous
      May 31, 2013

      Did he commit a heinous crime? Was he charged for it?

    • Anonymous
      June 1, 2013

      What you stupid he came on his own free will so escape to go where your fooool seco for life

  62. I DIE NU
    May 31, 2013

    What’s all the huffing and puffing about?Ask yourself this question!”If I was in Seco position wouldn’t I want to be granted bail?”Now thumb down your answer.

  63. de
    May 31, 2013

    Who knows if Danny is speaking the truth. Seko is a US citizen maybe he just want to messup the man’s life. Man will do anything through jealousy.

    • Crooks
      June 2, 2013

      You ae suffeing from a recent concussion. Why are you overlooking the motive and the motivator?

  64. friend
    May 31, 2013

    This case is going nowhere, but I will tell seko he will get paid big $ for his role.

    but the God above is watching and “he will pay”
    And when the days comes, he will confess
    Just time!!!

  65. The Blackheart Man
    May 31, 2013

    this clearly shows the clout we have allowed as citizens to allow tony to garner in your small country……….de man rants ppl act

  66. change
    May 31, 2013

    A certain lawyer ask for an explaination because of a decision being changed, now I demand an explaination because we have a change now and all change is change.

  67. watcha
    May 31, 2013

    IN that country is who for` u.. or dog EAT U…LOL

  68. Hate ignorance
    May 31, 2013

    that’s the beginning of the “play”, did they ask for him to submit his traveling documents as part of the bail condition ? If not he can escape again and all he will lost is $20,000 which is pocket change for them guys with these big ties.I am still not impressed with that court system , Honestly i think all that is part of the play , how comes he was only charged for conspiracy when he was alleged to be the driver which means he “aided and abetted”. Trust me the actors start to play their roles lets wait and see who will be the last actor or actress.

  69. Jah guidell
    May 31, 2013

    What a ting

  70. cheakthem
    May 31, 2013

    Had it been anyone of you, and there were no evidence shown or given in respect to what you are accused for, wouldn’t you too like to be on bail.

    • $$$$
      May 31, 2013

      fool there’s no evidence now cause it’s been what… almost THREE BLOODY YEARS, more than enough time to get ride of it… come on man. Is wicked people like that and their wicked actions that causes D/A to go nowhere fast and archive nothing at all…

      Damn it man…

    • %
      May 31, 2013

      One thing I can say is that these present crop of leaders have brought a curse upon this country and they are aided and abetted by other leaders whom MONEY HAS OBVIOUSLY BOUGHT.
      THE ONLY WAY OUR FOR DOMINICA, this failed country, is to send these leaders packing at the next election, so that the new leader can bring decency to this fetid and corrupt land. GOD HELP US!

  71. ()
    May 31, 2013

    $20 000.00? Is that figure correct? A bottle of Loubiere spring water Mr had stolen nah?
    One day that nonsense must stop eh!

  72. Anonymous
    May 31, 2013

    I doh want to hear nothing about this case again. This is a pure pappy show.

    • $$$$
      May 31, 2013

      Then stop listening to radio, tv and stop reading newspapers and DNO…

      Is all! Trust me that’s the fastest fix to that issue.

  73. One Love
    May 31, 2013

    What are those judges afraid of? OR are they just greedy? Boss the government has serious power – anyway PREVOST so far you are my MAN-OF-THE-YEAR , , , love your INDEPENDENCE and INTEGRITY

    • John paul
      May 31, 2013

      I dont want to be NAIVE. 3 months from now when the New DPP come in He can just scrap the case and Tony and demm will be bumping lol

      • John paul
        May 31, 2013

        The retired DPP say this current one just repainting the Office.The next one will put His coat of Paint just like Carrette left the Chief spot and no wwe have a new coat of paint .Notice how quickly these positions are changing

  74. Skerro - all 21 seat
    May 31, 2013

    Tony runs tings!

    • May 31, 2013

      you wish skerro 21 seat can never all labour lose lol

    • Blessed
      May 31, 2013

      tings must run people like u . just take ur time.

    • mr kub
      May 31, 2013

      TONY rules..21..21..21 8)

    • Anonymous
      June 1, 2013

      Why is Tony so interested in this particular case?

  75. Good-to-go
    May 31, 2013

    But Tony raised a question. What else you espect? Was Cottle involved in this judgement?

  76. One Love
    May 31, 2013

    Seems to ME the magistrates are more independent than the JUDGES –

  77. Anonymous
    May 31, 2013

    Thanks so much DNO. When I am under stress I just read news from Dominica and have a good laugh. I am just thinking of when is the next play and who will be the actors.

    • cheakthem
      May 31, 2013

      Looks like you will always be the actor. the same thing as said when Simson won his trial in America a ew years ago.So my friend prepere to always be the actor, because you do not understand how the justis system works.

    • Anonymous
      May 31, 2013

      Boss this kind of nonsense does just stress me out. Doh even know if I can laugh when I reflect on serious this nonsense getting.

  78. Smart
    May 31, 2013

    I now have faith that the lawyers were not granted law degrees based on them passing 5th form….

  79. DA style,,
    May 31, 2013

    what is our court system turning into,,Tony talk and everybody have to do as he say even justice………has to do what he say,,am sorry for little Dominica,Evelina trying to do something but she needs help,,, :oops: :oops: :oops:

    • Concern One
      June 1, 2013

      The magistrate was wrong in her deliberation. She agreed that there was no evidence brought forth by the prosecution but was concerned of a statement made by the DPP. What? You make decission based on the evidence in font of you. She is the one to blame for this nonsense.

    • olive Garden
      June 1, 2013

      Just like Lennox needs help. Poor Domnique

  80. Angel
    May 31, 2013

    Does mr emmanuel have kids? alas alas alas. All i feel is Anger bubbling inside. Alas.

  81. one stone
    May 31, 2013

    i want too know the name of the person that allowed this back stabbing of the dominican public,we are not all idiots with fowl brain,who are you ,expose them ,expose them,labourites i really respect your loyalty but stop been a sheep and be a shepard,ask questions,demand information,stop allowing the goverment to hide behind your total ignorance and gullability

    • Concern One
      June 1, 2013

      I think that is your opinion. I am not a laburtie but know what you are saying and what comes from LABASS is the same.

  82. Lougaoo Mem
    May 31, 2013

    That’s how it is in Dominica. No surprise here, and many more to come in this case. It’s the people’s will to allow what’s going on.

  83. SENJOEMAN
    May 31, 2013

    I also see that Mr. grant is representing the Brooklyn Nets in that Photo. Boss When you get back to NY we must discuss your loyalty the NY Knicks.

    Anyway back to the situation at hand, I know you are strong minded / stay positive and away from the negative “talk” that will come your way. You already know senjoe people do not hold their mouth for no one but you cannot let them get to you. Take a little jog down Mero and relax yourself in some salt water.

  84. claudio
    May 31, 2013

    This guy Seko did not come back to DA on his own free will and yet still is granted bail? Tony you know what u about tan.

    • Tell it like it is
      May 31, 2013

      how much did you buy his ticket

    • Anonymous
      June 1, 2013

      Did you pay for his ticket then if not shut your mouth ok he bought his own ticket with his own money

  85. Lrae Tnarg
    May 31, 2013

    Go get a refund on your BahBaLin. :twisted:

    • ????
      May 31, 2013

      LMAO!!! Man, this is a good show. :mrgreen:

    • Lrae Trarg
      June 3, 2013

      This was suppose to be a sarcastic joke… get over it people! hahahaha :mrgreen: :lol:

  86. grell
    May 31, 2013

    Seko SAGA MORE TO COME TONY AND ISIDORE RULING DOMINICA,THIS IS A JOKE,I GUESS SEKO STILL FEELING COLD.CHECK OUT HIS HOODY.DOMINICA JUSTICE SYTEM IS A JOKE.SEKO DAYS WILL COME FOR WHAT YOU DID TO THIS OLD MAN.

    • Tell it like it is
      May 31, 2013

      Don’t forget DANNY SHILLINGFORD :?: :?: :?:

  87. Awa Wi
    May 31, 2013

    It’s Official.. hahaha… we finish! Aye, pack allu bags, move to the hills, a slice of Zion that is for each us so let us go for it. WE FINISH in that country. Fear for your lives or be an OPEN supporter of this government. You are at risk of being terminated if you stand against them! if you for them, you set up!

    • Peeping Tom
      May 31, 2013

      :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

    • Tell it like it is
      May 31, 2013

      GOVERNMENT ???? where u people from or live ? under a rock, hello ?

  88. Dominican
    May 31, 2013

    HOGWASHHH>>>>>..! Judicial theatrical comedy…! All a bunch of actors… this country needs prayers!

    • Muslim_Always
      May 31, 2013

      Prayers still? Every Sunday the country shut down for prayers, nothing has changed on the ground so what’s next?

      • Justice and Truth
        June 3, 2013

        Fervent prayers with a loving heart. Prayers are never too much and are never wasted. It pleases God when his people pray for whatever intentions.
        It is said: “God governs the world but prayers govern God.”
        No matter what the outcome of this case, God will do with the prayers as he so wish.

    • Muslim_Always
      May 31, 2013

      What a kangaroo system we’ve got here! This is a dangerous trend that is happening in this country; soon if this lack of justice continues people will take the “law” into their own hands.

  89. SENJOEMAN
    May 31, 2013

    Interesting turn of events, my boy just walk across the savannah and check in on the days provided.

  90. J.C. CROOK
    May 31, 2013

    NEXT STAGE IS MOM AND SIS IS MADE TO PAY 20 GRAN BECAUSE HE DIDNT SHOW UP FOR CASE. OOOOOOOOOOOOOLALA THIS MOVIE IS HOTTER THAN THAN YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS I CALL IT ‘IN YOUR FACE” WILL IT BE ON DVD?

  91. Pro
    May 31, 2013

    Story just start…

  92. KING WILLY
    May 31, 2013

    She said it’s clear that he did not return on his own free will since he was a US citizen and feared losing his citizenship.

    What does that mean anyway.Do you know how hard it is to lose your us citizenship?I have been trying for 20 years now.

    • Tell it like it is
      May 31, 2013

      she is a joke, did they force him ? buy his ticket they have the US send him down ? Can she tell us what is it or how would it have been on his own free will.

  93. IPO
    May 31, 2013

    “She agreed to bail on the issue of absconding because, according to her, while the prosecution had not brought forth much evidence”

    Isn’t that what everyone has been saying all along….Where is the Evidence…

    The DPP knows that, the Investigating Officers knows that…Even Denny knows that…

    Anyway Seco , don’t sue the state nuh!!!!

    • .
      May 31, 2013

      You are simply a fool and need to shut the Hell up.

      • IPO
        May 31, 2013

        Is not me that say nuh….the magistrate that say that

    • Me again
      May 31, 2013

      On the question of EVIDENCE, here is the real quote:
      “..the prosecution had failed to show the court any evidence of the men interfering with witnesses ”
      Do you understand the nature of this evidence – ‘interfering with witnesses’? This is yet to come, so there is no evidence AS YET… The magistrate was proactive; the judge is reckless.

    • Dominican Woman
      May 31, 2013

      Me thats the comment the first comment was meant for.

  94. KING WILLY
    May 31, 2013

    Are they real judges and lawyers on that island?

  95. vexness
    May 31, 2013

    Laughs :lol: 20,000.00 bail…masier quick…

    • Answer
      May 31, 2013

      QWAAAAAAAAAAAAA

    • DAMAN
      May 31, 2013

      QUACK!

    • lol
      May 31, 2013

      Qwaaaa….lmao

  96. Justice
    May 31, 2013

    Anyway we finish in this country. Loooooord alas help us nah pleeeeease, help us. :twisted:

  97. Dominica Abroad
    May 31, 2013

    Fool, what are you talking about. The man was bailed not FREED.

    • ME
      May 31, 2013

      sakway zeer zeer,,, what exactly is your point??

      • Dominican Woman
        May 31, 2013

        DNO shud put back the comment this comment was meant for where the fool was saying there was no evidence against seko and he should sue the government them you ME the big zeer would know what that comment meant.

  98. island bird in Uk
    May 31, 2013

    Well well lets see wats nxt.

  99. bias dcans
    May 31, 2013

    Real Rubbish

  100. J.C. CROOK
    May 31, 2013

    WASNT HE A FLIGHT RISK 2 DAYS AGO? WHAT CHANGED

    • IPO
      May 31, 2013

      How can he be a flight risk when he gives up himself….how stupid is your thought….think a little more before you write ….ok?

      • me
        May 31, 2013

        so if a non national commits a crime and give up himself u mean he is not a flight risk? don’t be stuoid

      • Me again
        May 31, 2013

        He was ORDERED to by the DPP. If he did not comply, then extradition. How conveniently we forget. Did Seko come on his own without this treat? Be honest.

      • IPO
        May 31, 2013

        @me and me again….you will soon find out….the last laugh is always sweeter

      • Anonymous
        June 1, 2013

        @me again.He did not need to come back,because even if they had ordered the extredition ,because he is a us citizen it would take so much time for all paper work ,investigation and filing on the us part that it might have been years before anything was settled.So yes ! he came on his own free will,paid for his ticket and all.Furthermore the DA police and them have too much drama,the man leave the US to come back and they going and arrest the man in the airport? what they think the man would do?I would sue their a### for the embarrassment.Publicity they wanted.

    • SENJOEMAN
      May 31, 2013

      two days ago was Wednesday today is Friday , I guessing the weather is different among some other intangibles.

      Walk Good.

  101. Interesting
    May 31, 2013

    I myself totally confused by this saga…

  102. ME
    May 31, 2013

    It was a joke to deny this man bail to begin with.. what a mess,,,, really prosecutor???

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