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Several local media houses were recently cautioned by the High Court regarding the level of detail carried in their reporting on the ongoing Nigel Christian murder trial.<\/p>

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The caution reportedly followed concerns that extensive or graphic accounts of witness testimony could risk prejudicing the jury in the high-profile case, which is being heard before Justice Rajiv Persaud and a panel of jurors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The court is understood to have addressed the issue as part of its responsibility to ensure a fair and impartial trial for all accused. <\/p>

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Judges have the authority to act where publications may interfere with active proceedings, including invoking contempt of court provisions if necessary.<\/p>

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The trial remains ongoing.<\/p>\n

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