From the Courts
March 8, 2011
Alexander found guilty of manslaughter

Michael Alexander will be sentenced on March 15, 2011, for causing the death of Hughes “Reddings” John on May 9, 2009.{{more}}

Alexander, a resident of Stubbs, was charged with murder, but was found guilty of manslaughter by a 12-member jury on Monday, February 28, 2011, at the High Court’s Criminal Assizes.

Alexander and John had been involved in a dispute over a fowl, which resulted in a fight, during which John was struck in the face with a block. He died several days later at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital.

Alexander was represented in the matter by lawyer Grant Connell.