The trial underway for four men accused of attempted murder and manslaughter in the gay bashing of Dick Jefferson, Ryan Smith, and their companions, has been postponed in order for Smith to be able to testify.
Smith, who suffered a crushed skull and some brain damage which left him unable to speak properly, will be able to travel to the island to testify when his financial situation allows it. Chief prosecutor Taco Stein has promised help from the island of St. Maarten: “The government of St. Maarten has…stated its willingness to assist. After all, this case was not good promotion for the island.” Ya think?
Gay beating trial delayed so U.S. victim can testify [ap]
Previously
Lead Attacker in St. Maarten Gay Bashing is Arrested [tr]
St. Maarten Gay Bashing: Two Months Later [tr]
St.Maarten Gay Bashing Case Lost in Translation? [tr]
Update: Arrests Made in St. Maarten Gay Bashing Case [tr]
St. Maarten Gay Bash Update II [tr]
St. Maarten Gay Bash update [tr]
St. Maarten Gay Bash Attack Victim Speaks Out [tr]
Brutal Gay Bashing on St. Maarten [tr]
