Former Education Minister Michael Browne has been found not guilty of a serious offence.
The judgement was handed down moments ago in Court by Judge Colin Williams.
Browne has maintained his innocence. His bail conditions have now been lifted.
The Not Guilty verdict paves the way for Browne to contest the All Saints West seat in the next general election although a final decision has not been taken as to the candidate.
Browne was charged back in November 2020 with a serious criminal offense – which cannot be disclosed for legal reasons – and gave sworn evidence to the court last Monday.
The offense is said to have been committed one month prior to the charges being laid.
Following his charge Browne was removed as Education Minister.
More details will be provided later.
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The comrade is free at last. Thank God Almighty. Free at last! Forward Ever. Backward Never. His Truth is marking on.
The “Comrade”? Are you a forking communist there? There is nothing like a Maurice Bishop defenestration to make you be aware that the western world don’t do “comrade”… babe.
Still, it should be troubling to anyone who has lived with the origins of Magna Carta, law and open courts that the man has kept it all on the down low. British Law demands openess. Only Red CHina opposes. well, and TUrkey.., Iran, …never mind. I digress
Mike, where in the world are you from anyway. Apparently NOT Antigua. EVERY member of the Antigua Barbuda Labour Party, since athe revolution of 1939,addresses one another as “Comrade”. This term is deeply rooted in the labour movement, and was and is a common form of address, since the Antigua Labour movement was founded by Black Democrat Socialists and Social Democrat labourits. The Prime Minster of Antigua and BarbudA even uses this term. Educate yourself. This is NOT Trump country, and the memory of Maurice Bishop and Tim Hector are highly revered in this beautiful land.
K@$% me now if you want me vote for him either way. Fling him on a board or something and done please.
Also how di a@s his case got so expedited and others ah languish waiting, on bail but suffering through the slow process?
Congratulations to you MP Michael Browne.
God is great and he will always be on your side.
As VC Bird does say ” The dogs will bark, but the wagon rolls on”………..
Big up to you comrade Michael Browne.
UPP 2, ALP 1, the system ah work.
NOT GUILTY OF WHAT? What will the constituents of All Saints West make of this ‘REDACTED/INVISIBLE’ court case?
If any politician puts themselves up for public office, I want to know everything about them – good, bad or indifferent.
IF THESE ARE THE CURRENT RULES – THEN CHANGES NEED TO BE MADE IMMEDIATELY!
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YOUR COMMENT IS ONE OF THE SWEETEST I’VE READ IN A LONG TIME..LOL
If this happened close to your family or a female member of your family – your opinion would change.
But they aren’t politicians …?!
Brixtonian? If you really are from Brixton, you should know that we follow the English legal system. Therefore, the accusations cannot be published until after the accused has been found guilty.
That’s certainly not the case. In England I mean. Not for persons charged anyway.
No wonder Barbados cut their ties with the interfering UK; isn’t it about time we Antiguan’s did the same?
WHY DO WE STILL KNEEL, BOW AND KATOW TO THEM?
Not guilty of ŕ@pē
Congrats brethen, get your armour and sword ready it’s election time. Let’s go and kick some more.upo a**.no doubt this experience has made you stronger
TENMAN yes congratulations are in order. Did you congratulate the Defendants in the buses case? Anyway, I see you want him to go forward and kick some UPP ass. Is that the contention of your Boss Gaston?
Our next Attorney General. Wonder if he will appeal when upp wins.
Chester you happy bad.
Congratulations. The man was found NOT guilty. Time to reinstate the comrade to Cabinet. Whether we like it or not, or disagree or agreed, the judicial system works. I’m sure the “bus people” will agree. What a country!
God is awesome,
Women out here dumb enough to put “god” into this bullshit. Y’all too dumb to use discernment outside of religion. What if he did indeed commit the act? You’re thanking god that he got away? To hell with Michael Browne.
Chups, it looks like you could use a good salvation experience. Time to get cleaned up. Watch your language, please. Sheesh!!! The man was found NOT guilty. There was lots of tesimony but nothing that stuck. He’s free.
We cannot cast stone, leave things up to father
How Gaston and Daryll feel lol..smh y’all wicked!
Karma for she, and u two!
Amen to that.
Your reasoning makes me wonder if something it wrong with you??? You sure you okay.
Would the DPP appealed this decision?
Praise the Lord!!!! 🙏🏿
Continue to trust in the God of your childhood. Let this be a lesson that “the arm of flesh will fail you, ye dare not trust your own”
Lets see if the leader will welcome him back in the fold
D. Gisel Isaac get quarter million dollars the system works. UPP trio get away with the stripper pole bus the system works. Michael Brown found NOT GUILTY the system don’t work the system corrupt only the poor man goes to jail blah blah blah guess the system only works for UPP elites.
Come on dude, Michael Browne is NOT one of the UPP “elites”. Justice has been done, right across political lines.
My point is when the verdict came out in the bus case and D. Giselle Isaac case it was justice and the system was right now in the case of Michael Browne the system is suddenly corrupt and it only works agniat the poor man. Hence why I said the system only works for UPP elites.
Now Michael is back, like Winston Williams and Nambabumbu Adams , Lamin Newton you will be the next butler. Well if I start naming the about of UPP chameleon I will not have enough space to write , right Ever green and Spliff .
I wonder is the DPP will appeal this ruling? I doubt it because he will not be getting a dog whistle from rumshop radio next Saturday.
Have you taken a ride on the STRIPPER POLE BUS yet?? Did you slide down the pole for free?
Lamin ALP do not allow challenges to the incumbent. UPP stood by you after you made your self an jackass at multipurpose. You had the perfect opportunity to make further gain on Michael Browne but you are nothing but a flight by night opportunist.
Well serpent would have wasted the Bow tie Money as he was planning on going court to jeer the Minister!!!!! Life full a twist and turns.. Hush you mouth!!! You just never know even more so when you have children. You just never know!!!!
He had his day in court now move on!!!! Michael neither do I condemn you go and sin no more. Stay humble brother man!!!
They tried to bury you; they didn’t realize you’re a seed.
All the best moving forward “in ALL the ways acknowledge HIM and HE will direct your path”
All thanks and praise due to the Most High God, Creator of heaven and earth who neither slumbers nor sleep.
“Plead my cause, O Lord, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me.” Psalm 35:1
#GodIsMerciful
FREE at last ….FREE at last. Now All Saints West We are ready. Michael Browne the Brightest Politician in Antigua. Blessings
Is he damaged goods?
no! He has an OVERWHELMING SUPPORT BASE in All Saints West. Not having to fulfill Ministry duties gave him MORE TIME TO LOOK ABOUT HIS PEOPLE!!! He is very much LOVED and RESPECTED by his constituents. He would definitely WIN HIS SEAT if he chooses to run again.
Yes, Comrade Michael will win big time. His support base is growing and growing. He remains very popular with the people. Welcome back. He innocent, and he free!!!!! Justice has been done.
Wonder if the DPP is going to appeal this one?🤔
Hi “FOOLEY”. I love your name. Suits you.
Fooley you sound like you got a ride on the STRIPPER POLE BUS for Wilmoth Daniel. How much did you pay to enter???
What of the accuser? How is she handling the court’s decision? Can she afford to appeal?
This is Justice for whom? We have a twisted society.
Why was he accused by the young one? Surely there must be some history…..
I saw a string of what’s app messages between another parliamentarian and a female and it was disgusting…..These male parliamentarians are nasty, the public knows it, and conveniently support the nastiness.
Our parliamentariansis a reflection of the society.
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If you knew the REPUTATION and CHARACTER of the áccused´, you wouldnt ask those questions. But carry on …..
My condolences to the victim.
Yes! Thank God the victim was found NOT GUILTY! All the best to him moving forward. Lesson learned MP Browne.
And from what I hear, the poor woman can even walk good up to now and had high medical bills to pay.
Where is the proof of that? Had she been so violated why not go to the police right away? Why wait so long to report the matter? There are so many stories about this case. Is it true she was extorting him and her demands were so high he told her she was being ridiculous?
@Cool Ruler. Oh please! I guess you don’t live in Antigua or know of the “poor woman” REPUTATION and CHARACTER. Hope when your baby momma banns you from seeing your kids, you won’t cry foul
A very serious crime. Likewise claiming….when the other party is innocent is a very serious crime. So in most cases where their is lack of convincing evidence, the outcome of the case depends on who is considered more credible. I will suggest to anyone who has been raped to seek immediate medical attention and engage a lawyer immediately. That way there may be some physical evidence. When you scratch a person deep enough, do you know that DNA evidence is left under the fingernails. Of course at a time of heated passion, DNA evidence can also be left under the finger nails and otherwise. If you are raped, you shouldn’t wait days to report it to the police.
The change should not be levelled lightly, as it leaves a stain on both the accused and accuser.
We don’t know what really happened and the learned judge has decided. That is why we have judges to adjudicate. The case is over so move on. Unless the DPP appeals.
Why was your comment published? It said serious charges that cannot be named, so why did the Editors publish your comment given its implications?
No judge can rule over a case like that. The matter was between Micheal the woman and God. So let God be the final judge. And soon…Very soon…The Lord God Almighty will judge. Whoever is found guilty will be suddenly cut off. REMEMBER THIS POST!!
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