Attorney sues State over arrest by SOCU

Attorney Tamieka Clarke (centre) flanked by her lawyers Nigel Hughes (left) and Shawn Shewram (right)

Attorney Tamieka Clarke, through her legal team, has officially initiated legal proceedings against the State following her arrest by the Guyana Police Force’s Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) on October 28.

Clarke, who is being represented by Attorney Nigel Hughes, Ronald Daniels and Shawn Shewram, was arrested by SOCU after she consistently advised her client to remain silent during questioning.

Attorney General Anil Nandlall has been named as the respondent in the proceedings.