Defence seeks stay of murder charges in MV Barima sinking, cites abuse of process

What this source establishes

Defence counsel for Kevin Price and Delon Granderson asked the Charity Magistrate’s Court to stay the criminal proceedings pending statutory maritime investigations and the Commission of Inquiry. This is the defence submission, not a judicial finding.

Key claims

• The application argues that Part XVIII of the Guyana Shipping Act requires a specialised casualty inquiry.
• The prosecution was given until 12 October to respond; the report said a ruling was scheduled for 19 October.
• All three accused remained remanded; committal proceedings were set for 16 November, subject to the application.

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