Jolyan Silvera, the previous Member of Parliament for Western St. Mary, has been remanded till April 11 as an software is about to be made for his bail.
Silvera, aged 52, a one-term legislator for the Individuals’s Nationwide Get together and a land developer, faces expenses in reference to the homicide of his 42-year-old spouse, Melissa, final November. The fees additionally embody the alleged use of a firearm to commit a felony.
Throughout his second court docket look on February 8, media entry remained restricted.
Following the proceedings, Silvera’s authorized staff, led by Peter Champagnie, KC, accompanied by Patrice Riley, supplied restricted feedback because of the nature of the Gun Court docket matter and the in-camera proceedings.
Champagnie introduced the upcoming bail listening to date, the place submissions might be offered concerning Silvera’s eligibility for bail, with enter anticipated from the prosecution.
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“On that day, the court docket will hear submissions from us as to why it’s Mr. Silvera is a match and correct candidate for bail, and I think about the prosecution will make a contribution to that by way of its place,” Champagnie mentioned.
Jolyan Silvera ‘anxious to be vindicated’
Emphasizing Silvera’s assertion of innocence, Champagnie additionally addressed considerations about his consumer’s well-being.
“He couldn’t be doing okay. There are, clearly, grave considerations. He’s anxious to be vindicated. he’s anxious to have his day in court docket, and he’s very a lot involved, as anybody can be, in that exact place.”
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The tragic circumstances surrounding Melissa Silvera’s loss of life unfolded when she was discovered deceased in mattress at their Stony Hill residence on November 10. Initially thought to have handed in her sleep, a subsequent autopsy examination revealed bullet fragments in her physique, main authorities to deal with the case as a murder.
Jolyan Silvera was subsequently arrested and charged with homicide, together with further felony offenses associated to the alleged use of a firearm in committing a felony. The investigation has additionally recognized one other particular person as an individual of curiosity.
Silvera’s youngsters
In addressing public commentary, Champagnie urged restraint, significantly concerning Silvera’s youngsters.
He burdened that the youngsters should not solely younger, however are very weak and must be protected.
“It is rather necessary that we admire that this, on so many ranges, was only a tragic scenario,” he added.
