A $1 million bail was provided to the off-duty cop charged for the taking pictures dying of a Ribbiz Extremely Lounge worker earlier this yr when he appeared within the Gun Courtroom part of the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Courtroom.
Constable Patrick Williams, 39, who’s connected to the Denham City Police Station, is charged with homicide in reference to the January 23 killing of Jermaine Richards, 40, of Fleet Avenue in Kingston.
He was provided bail by Chief Parish Choose Chester Crooks following a bail utility by his legal professional D’ondre Buchanan.
Bail was provided provided that he reviews twice weekly on the nearest police station and surrenders his journey paperwork.
He was additionally warned to not talk with the witnesses or go to the Ardenne Emrates Plaza or Ribbiz Lounge.
He’s to keep away from the Southside space of Kingston Central.
Williams is to return to court docket on April 30.
Richards was reportedly killed within the car parking zone of the Ardenne Emirates Plaza positioned on Ardenne Highway, Kingston 10.
Family and friends members of the sufferer had staged a protest calling for his killer to be arrested and charged.
Richards was subsequently charged following investigation by the Unbiased Fee of Investigations (INDECOM).
Lawyer-at-law John Jacobs can be representing Williams.
– Tanesha Mundle
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