ST JAMES, Jamaica – The absence of one of the defence attorneys has hampered the case against a St James couple arrested last June after $85 million worth of cocaine was allegedly found at their home.
Sheena and Chad Headley, who are charged with possession of, dealing in, and taking steps to export 25 pounds of cocaine, had their case rescheduled for July 14 when they appeared in the St James Parish Court on Friday.
Chad Headley’s attorney Martyn Thomas stated that during Friday’s proceedings that Sheena Headley’s attorney Peter Champagnie would not be present, explaining that he was out of the country.
“The defence would respectfully request an adjournment, as Mr Champagnie had to travel overseas for a personal emergency. We communicated this to the prosecution and have agreed on a new date,” Thomas told presiding judge Sasha-Marie Smith-Ashley.
“We need to make a start soon, as we are not going to go to September [for the start of the trial],” said Smith-Ashley.
“Of course not, your honour, we were canvassing July 14 as the next court date,” Thomas replied.
Couple $85m cocaine trial postponed due to absence of lawyer
