Judicial Scoop:
KINGSTOWN, Jamaica–Senior Parish Judge Lori-Anne Cole-Montaque is unhappy with the progress of the Bombing Hoax Case. She has beseeched experts at the Communication Forensic and Cyber Crime Division to work ‘Whole Hog’ in producing a report that will assist in the progress of the case against Michael Glenford, whom the authorities accused of notifying the police about a bomb threat at the St. Catherine Parish Court last week.
“I know that they can’t produce the full report within a short order, but even a preliminary report, that is what would help the court,” the senior jurist said.
Senior Parish Judge Lori-Ann Cole-Montaque
Her comments came after the lead investigator said that a report from the cybercrime experts would take at least two months, and the prosecutor raised concerns regarding the section of the Cybercrimes Act under which the police charged Glenford.
“The IMEI number from the phone can be tracked. Wouldn’t it be instructive, in terms of whether or not it is a smartphone, to put it within the realm of a computer within the reach of the Cybercrimes Act? It is an electronic device,” the judge reasoned.
“There is no going around it that this particular mischief is serious. This offense is serious, and I don’t think the court needs to spell it out regarding the inconvenience to businesses and the limited resources that exist. It is a serious offense, and it is on this basis that it is sufficient for us not to act hastily,” the judge added.
Senior Parish Judge Lori-Ann Cole-Montaque
She then adjourned the matter to give the prosecution time to analyze the charges.
The Judge did not tolerate a bail application, as the prosecutor requested that Glenford’s criminal records be made available to the court. The Judge remanded the accused in custody until December 11, 2023.