'Dudus' in custody
Willing to be extradited
FORMER Tivoli Gardens strongman Christopher 'Dudus' Coke is now being held at Spanish Town Police Station in St Catherine.
The fugitive was handed over to police by Reverend Al Miller and is prepared to commit himself to due process and waive his right to an extradition hearing. A $5 million dollar reward was recently placed for information leading to his arrest
*UPDATE*
It was without much fanfare that Christopher 'Dudus' Coke, the man who had essentially held the country at ransom for days, was taken into a special sitting of the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court, held at Harman Barracks.
Coke was brought before Resident Magistrate Georgianna Fraser yesterday, where his lawyer, George Soutar, declared that the accused, who is wanted by the United States on drug and gun-running charges, had decided to waive his right to an extradition hearing, clearing the way for him to be sent overseas to stand trial.
The accused, who was led into the court free from shackles and was flanked by police officers, nodded at members of the press as he went to take his seat. The dimunitive Coke, was dressed in a loose-fitting blue shirt, which he wore outside a pair of grey jeans.
Asked by RM Fraser if he had indeed decided to waive his right, Coke said, "Yes ma'am." His response was the same when the RM asked if he understood that he had a right to the hearing which would examine the evidence against him.
Coke was then instructed to sign and date the forms declaring his consent to be extradited. As he made his way to a seat provided for him to sign, he again offered glances around the courtroom.
RM Fraser then informed the accused that having consented to be extradited, he would be committed to the Red Fence Adult Correctional Centre at Up Park Camp where he would be kept until his extradition.
His attorneys, however, revealed that the accused would leave the island within a few hours, which proved to be true.
Another of Coke's attorneys, Tom Tavares-Finson, told the court that Coke wished to express gratitude to members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and the Jamaica Constabulary Force, "who dealt with him in a professional and fair manner." He also extended thanks to the Director of Public Prosecutions and the court.
Following the proceedings, Coke was led out of the courtroom, again flanked my members of the police force. He was driven away in a van, which was secured by members of the JDF..
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/Dudus-in-custody
http://jamaica-star.com/thestar/20100625/news/news5.html
*UPDATE*
It was without much fanfare that Christopher 'Dudus' Coke, the man who had essentially held the country at ransom for days, was taken into a special sitting of the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court, held at Harman Barracks.
Coke was brought before Resident Magistrate Georgianna Fraser yesterday, where his lawyer, George Soutar, declared that the accused, who is wanted by the United States on drug and gun-running charges, had decided to waive his right to an extradition hearing, clearing the way for him to be sent overseas to stand trial.
The accused, who was led into the court free from shackles and was flanked by police officers, nodded at members of the press as he went to take his seat. The dimunitive Coke, was dressed in a loose-fitting blue shirt, which he wore outside a pair of grey jeans.
Asked by RM Fraser if he had indeed decided to waive his right, Coke said, "Yes ma'am." His response was the same when the RM asked if he understood that he had a right to the hearing which would examine the evidence against him.
Coke was then instructed to sign and date the forms declaring his consent to be extradited. As he made his way to a seat provided for him to sign, he again offered glances around the courtroom.
RM Fraser then informed the accused that having consented to be extradited, he would be committed to the Red Fence Adult Correctional Centre at Up Park Camp where he would be kept until his extradition.
His attorneys, however, revealed that the accused would leave the island within a few hours, which proved to be true.
Another of Coke's attorneys, Tom Tavares-Finson, told the court that Coke wished to express gratitude to members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and the Jamaica Constabulary Force, "who dealt with him in a professional and fair manner." He also extended thanks to the Director of Public Prosecutions and the court.
Following the proceedings, Coke was led out of the courtroom, again flanked my members of the police force. He was driven away in a van, which was secured by members of the JDF..
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/Dudus-in-custody
http://jamaica-star.com/thestar/20100625/news/news5.html
Heh hey hataclaps yah now!
He's waiving his right to an extradition hearing and a deal has been negotiated with the US to turn himself in directly
ReplyDeleteRev Al miller was driving him to the US embassy to turn himself in str8 an run up ina roadblock on Ferry
ReplyDeleteOFF WIDD HIIMM BLOODCLAT HEAD A DAT MI SEH .
ReplyDeleteMadoneeee u mad fi tru dwllll....
ReplyDeleteDudus was airlifted from the Spanish Town Oval to a secured location in Kingston via a JDF helicopter. He was first picked up along Mandela Highway then taken to the Spanish Town Police Station.
Al Miller is the "Al Sharpton" of JA...\Don't past GO, go str8 2 jail!!
ReplyDeleteThey need 2 charge Rev. Al Miller w/ aiding n abetting a fugitive. How can u be transporting a wanted man without police knowledge. Talk di tingz Dudus, Mi nuh care bout JLP or PNP...I am NDP "No Damn Party" 1 Jamaica mi seh !!!
ReplyDeleteI wish Al Miller was successful in getting Dudus to the Embassy. I wanted him to expose all the corrupted who is collecting tax payers money for their criminality. I guess he wont live to talk.. how sad.
ReplyDeletewith that said.. Kizzy you see this link? Mi feel so sorry feh Kentucky Kid and him family.
http://english.aljazeera.net/programmes/peopleandpower/2010/04/2010427122334575952.html
Wendy
may god be with him..
ReplyDelete@ Anonymous OMG mi seet, but God naa sleep. No sin goes unpunished
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