The testimony of Corporal Jeffery James brought a close to the case for the prosecution in the Sherman Webb murder trial.
Corporal James was the last of 13 witnesses.
He told the court that he meticulously dug out the skeletal remains at River Clear in 2010, and recorded the statements given by the accused when he was first picked up in relation to that matter.
Accused Sherman Webb surprised the court when he decided to take to the witness stand where he could be cross examined by prosecution and the jury.
Webb swore on the Bible that the details he was about to give was the truth.
His account was lengthy and detailed, in terms of what he said transpired between him and the deceased Corey Poleon.
However, Justice Birnie Stephenson Brookes warned the media against reporting the content of Webb’s testimony until after the verdict, to avoid prejudicing members of the jury.
Addresses to the jury and the verdict will be done on Friday at the Roseau High Court.
Dude swore on the bible,And talking ”bout his saying is the truth,Was’ t he doing occult practices?how could They believe a Man.,that don’ t believe in the bible but vows on it,their justice aint different from this guy They’ ll evil
First time in my life I ever hear Jurors cross examining. WOW this must be a very special case.
guess you have never been to the high court before. thats not the only case
Perhaps the wrong terminology was used by DNO reporters. The jury asked questions – they did not CROSS EXAM… they can’t technically cross exam…However, normally jurors can ask questions through the judge. It is only now becoming more usual that judges allow jurors to ask questions – but these questions are for clarification.
Cross examination is adversarial and i cant imagine the jury being allowed to technically cross exam
JURORS CAN’T PERFORM CROSS EXAMINATIONS…that would be an injustice if a juror took on the role of an adversary of the accused in this case
The Jury is allowed to ask questions to clarify whatever testimony was given by the witness in the witness box. If the Accused person elected to give evidence on oath, the members of the jury are able to ask questions. It is not a cross-examination per se but since they are triers of the facts they are allowed to ask questions, if they overstep then the Judge will instruct the witness not to answer and defence cousel can object as well.
Admin? so whats the point of giving out useless information, when you know u arnt allowed to give any information smh.
Ppl like you like too much beff! Why dont you try educating yourself on how sensitive court matters are to be reported? Then you will understand the reason why DNO cannot report anything more.
@ Milly
Patience! At least, for the moment, you have an idea of the goings-on. The Media was instructed to refrain from doing so and has to abide it until after the verdict.
I agree that his testimony should not be publicized until after the verdict. I suppose, we the public could comment.
He ‘swore on the Bible’. What could he have stated that could be the truth? Better not tell lies otherwise in the eyes of God you will incriminate yourself further and place a further curse and punishment on you, just as bad swearing on the Bible and telling lies. The Bible is The Word of God and one of His Commandments is, “Thou shalt not kill”. It is in the Bible!
He murdered the man in cold blood. There is no excuse for murder. God is not pleased with those who commit murder. The penalty for murder is death.
Okay,
‘Accused Sherman Webb surprised the court when he decided to take to the witness stand where he could be cross examined by prosecution and the jury‘
‘However, Justice Birnie Stephenson Brookes warned the media against reporting the content of Webb’s testimony until after the verdict, to avoid prejudicing members of the jury.‘
Am I the only one seeing a contradiction here?
“A Voice” I agree there is a contradiction and its the DNO writer. First of, jury members do not cross examined witnesses. DNO please rewrite this sentence because it is misleading.
i wish some of you all would educate yourselves first before coming on here and talking stupes if u have ever been to a trial you will notice that the jury are given an opportunity to question the witness. stupes typical dominicans.
How is it that he surprised the court when he has the 3 avenues open to him? He could chose any of the 3- so how is it that it surprised the court
I caught it as well.
I think what you are seeing here is flawed reporting.
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. Evangelist.
waw. that is really something now. so are they claiming self defense?
I may be wrong BUT DNO…. you are not suppoded to translate proper nouns… It’s not River Clear…. you are supposed to leave it in creole….however that is spelt…
Well let us hope that fair justice will be done in this case, in that whatever the verdict, it was inspired by our God, who is and will always be the final judge.
I am really curious to hear what this man had to say about himself–having taken that oath on the Bible. Good grief!
Phew good thing sadusky operated in America, i can just hear those magistrates telling journalists not to report everything, guess Dominica is not the Land of the Free.
@ Morehei
Obedient to the Court! The difference between those two countries is, one is big and the other is small. Consider if the Media publicized what Webb stated prior to the verdict. This could prejudice the case and as usual with everyone providing their two cents pro and con. There is a reason why the Media was told to refrain from publicizing it. You must think beyond.
But the if he jury has already heard what the witness said how could they be prejudiced by hearing it again from the media
Perhaps I am missing something here. Please excuse me if I am. Hopefully I will pick up on it as I go along.
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill, Evangelist.
Isn’t it the defense team and prosecutor who cross examines?? Article states jury cross examines.
I was wondering the same myself…smh.
It is a matter of the jury asking for clarification and not actually a cross examination. DNO just worded it incorrectly.
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill, Evangelist.