{"id":215981,"date":"2024-11-11T09:30:11","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T13:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=215981"},"modified":"2024-11-11T09:37:40","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T13:37:40","slug":"francis-remanded-for-alleged-murder-of-mp-asot-michael","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/francis-remanded-for-alleged-murder-of-mp-asot-michael\/","title":{"rendered":"Francis Remanded for Alleged Murder of MP Asot Michael"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Alexta Francis Remanded to Prison for Alleged Murder of MP Asot Michael<\/strong><\/p>

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Alexta Francis, a 27-year-old resident of Golden Grove, was remanded to prison today after appearing in court on charges related to the alleged murder of Hon. Asot Michael, Member of Parliament for St. Peter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Police arrested Francis on Friday, and he now faces committal proceedings scheduled for February 5, 2025.<\/p>

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The charges stem from Francis\u2019s alleged confession to police, during which he reportedly provided crucial evidence and claimed he acted alone. Authorities continue to investigate the motive, which is expected to be revealed in court.<\/p>

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Michael\u2019s death has sent shockwaves through Antigua and Barbuda. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The independent MP was found fatally wounded in his Dry Hill residence last Tuesday, a tragic incident that has drawn widespread public attention. <\/p>

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Francis, who has prior legal issues including malicious damage and escaping lawful custody, now faces a serious legal battle as the case unfolds.<\/p>\n

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Alexta Francis Remanded to Prison for Alleged Murder of MP Asot Michael Alexta Francis, a 27-year-old resident of Golden Grove, was remanded to prison today after appearing in court on charges related to the alleged murder of Hon. Asot Michael, Member of Parliament for St. Peter. 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