In St Catherine Circuit Court, Charles Hall, 34, was acquitted of murdering his father, Alscott Hall, after arguing self-defense. Attorney Davion Vassell emphasized the defensive wounds Charles sustained. Similarly, the St James Family Court dismissed murder charges against a 14-year-old Irwin High student due to insufficient evidence and extended empathy to the deceased's family.
Tag: School violence
A Meadowbrook High student has been charged with the physical assault of a fellow student.
A 16-year-old student from Meadowbrook High School has been charged with assaulting a classmate after a video of the attack circulated. Concerns rise as school violence intensifies, leaving teachers fearful. The Jamaica Teachers' Association reports a surge in violence and demands action from school authorities. In a separate incident, a Westmoreland businessman faces lottery scamming charges.
Police cleared school bomb threats as a hoax.
Crime Roundup: Police cleared bomb threat. Suspect named for the KPH murder. Ex-member of the PNP endorsed the JLP. KINGSTON, Jamaica–The Jamaica Constabulary Force says reports of bomb threats at several schools across multiple parishes resulting in the suspension of classes were a hoax. In a statement posted on the JCF's social media pages Thursday … Continue reading Police cleared school bomb threats as a hoax.