-trial magistrate still on sick leave
The criminal trial involving several former election officials accused of fraud during the 2020 General Elections has been postponed for an additional 45 days.
The further delay follows the extended sick leave of the presiding magistrate, Leron Daly, who remains unable to return to court due to illness.
Scheduled to resume yesterday, the trial did not resume as attorneys were notified that Magistrate Daly, who had initially been granted a 30-day medical leave of absence, is still unwell. In light of this situation, Acting Chief Magistrate, Faith McGusty, adjourned the case until October 31. Magistrate McGusty also stated that if Magistrate Daly is still unavailable at that time, the court may consider motions from the parties to potentially reassign the case to another magistrate.
