Concerns raised after Tesha Miller ‘relatives’ gain access to appeal hearing’s virtual platform
Concerns were on Thursday morning raised by prosecutors regarding the presence of three individuals purported to be relatives of convicted felon Tesha Miller who gained access to the virtual platform on which an appeal is being heard on his behalf at the court of appeal in downtown Kingston.
Two of the individuals, who are females, have been seen on the platform since Monday when the matter began.
The male, however, showed up on Wednesday morning but quickly left the platform after he was called out.
The man who was clad in a t-shirt had a scar on one cheek and sported plaits which he covered with a tom.
He signed in with the initial D Brown.
The females who appeared to be in a car while on the platform at all times could only be seen partially for the duration.
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Paula Llewellyn in placing her concerns on record Thursday morning said enquiries revealed that the male, when being processed in the virtual waiting room, refused to turn on his camera so he could be identified
Attorney John Clarke, who is representing Miller, said the matter was “news” to him as he had not shared the access details with anyone.
The DPP in noting that there are security concerns, given the matter under appeal, said the proper protocols should have been observed in alerting the court to the presence of individuals on the platform as is required for members of the media and the legal fraternity who observe proceedings.
Alicia Dunkley-Willis