A trial at the All-Saints Magistrate’s Court involving suspended Police Sergeant Karim Warner was postponed after his absence drew sharp criticism from Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel. Warner faces charges of discharging a firearm in public and assault from a December 2023 incident where he allegedly fired 12 rounds at a car with two civilians.
Warner submitted a sick leave document citing an upper respiratory infection, coinciding with the magistrate’s planned case docket closure. Neither Warner nor his attorney, Andrew O’Kola, appeared, with O’Kola’s representative citing an emergency.
Magistrate Emanuel condemned what she described as repeated delay tactics, including suspicious leave applications and a previously missing case file, noting these undermined public trust in the judiciary. She suggested reporting the matter to the Commissioner of Police.
The trial is now rescheduled for February 10, 2025, with the magistrate warning against further postponements.
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That sick leave a little too convenient
It’s almost as if these justice system only work on the police and them behalf. Where’s the bench arrest? Cause to my knowledge one was issued for the young lady who missed her court hearing. Doesn’t this due the same for him?? Oh wait she’s a regular civilian and he’s a sergeant.
Maybe he was upset his brother got 11 years in Jail for messing with the 14 year old…maybe he was actually at court for that case showing support. The tattoo guy and him are brothers. I know their mother taught them better. She must be so embarrassed. I feel sorry.
Karl “he rapist” Warner’s brother!! #lawless
UNDERMINED PUBLIC TRUST IN THE JUDICIARY! …WHAT THE HELL!
‘..GRAVE LAXITY AND INDECISIVENESS WITHIN THE MAGISTRACY.’
Either the ‘…Magistrate’ was ‘…Confused,’ or the ‘…News Reporter’ was.
NOTE WELL (Nota Bene- NB):
Magistrates do not expose their: (a) ‘…DEFICIENCIES: nor (b) …INEFFICIENCIES.’
This was never about the ‘…JUDICIARY.’
This appears more about apparent ‘…Grave Laxity and Indecisiveness’ within the ‘…MAGISTRACY.’
MEASURES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ‘…PERSISTENT COURT ABSCONDERS.’
(i) ‘…Firmly and seriously advise both ‘Defendant and if legally represented, their ‘ATTORNEYS’ of the ‘Dated-Trial:
(ii) …Note on ‘…Complaint without Oath- ‘…FINAL ADJOURNMENT:
(iii) …Three days before ‘…Date for Trial,’ issue ‘…BENCH WARRANT FOR ARREST:
(iv) …Order immediate execution:
(v) …Commit on Remand to ‘…His Majesty’s Prison’ for ‘…THREE DAYS.’
(vi) …Feigned ill or sick,’ Trial Magistrate to order ‘…STRETCHERED TO THE COURT: and
(vii) …Advised Prosecutor that his ‘…Medical Doctor/Physician’ to be in attendance to deliver ‘…Emergency Medical Attention’ to his patient:
(viii) …Should reluctance be given ‘JUDICIAL NOTICE,’ issue ‘WITNESS SUMMONS’ to command attendance: and
(ix) …Order to take the ‘…Witness Stand’ to advise the Court on his ‘…Medical Condition.’
Universally, this was one of the ways known to ‘…MAGISTRATES/JUDGES’ in dealing with apparent ‘…PERSISTENT ABSCONDERS.’
NOTA BENE:
DO KNOW THIS NATION IS NOT EGYPT, BUT ONLINE READING OF ‘…FORMER EGYPTIAN PRESIDENT, HOSNI MUBARAK,’ may show how his ‘…TRIAL’ was accomplished.