The preliminary inquiry into the 20 murder charges brought against a girl following the Mahdia dormitory fire is slated for October 19, 2023 at the Mahdia Magistrate’s Court, according to Attorney at Law Dexter Todd.
Todd yesterday told Stabroek News that legal proceedings will be filed before the High Court for the protection of his client’s rights since the Mahdia Commission of Inquiry refused to stay its work.
Public Hearings of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the Mahdia dormitory fire commenced last week Friday where the caretaker of the neighbouring boys’ residence Steve Jerome detailed how he helped to rescue girls from the burning Mahdia dormitory including his daughter after kicking down a door. Hearings did not continue yesterday as there was no quorum.