A prosecutor in St Kitts-Nevis, Shantrice Dorset, has been charged with aiding a homicide suspect in fleeing the nation to keep away from seize. Dorset, who served as a Crown Counsel, faces six prices associated to her alleged help in serving to Khyron Philip, the principle suspect within the homicide of 29-year-old Akeem Archibald.
Archibald was shot with a high-powered automated rifle on July 20, 2024. Dorset is accused of serving to Philip depart the nation by sea, permitting him to evade justice. The suspect stays at massive.
In an announcement, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) expressed remorse over the fees, revealing that an investigation had been launched into Dorset’s actions. The DPP’s assertion described the prosecutor’s involvement within the case, stating that she not solely assisted Philip in fleeing the nation but additionally helped him evade trial for an unrelated tried homicide cost. Dorset allegedly suggested Philip on the right way to keep away from police detection and tried to make use of her affect to have the weapon utilized in Archibald’s killing surrendered underneath an amnesty program.
Dorset faces three counts of making an attempt to pervert the course of justice, one depend of accent after the very fact to homicide, one depend of misconduct in public workplace, and one depend of corruption. The prosecution additionally famous that prices associated to the possession of the rifle used within the homicide had been laid in opposition to an in depth relative of Philip, Bejay Tuckett, who’s at present awaiting trial.
Whereas the DPP emphasised that Dorset is presumed harmless till confirmed responsible, the assertion cautioned the general public in opposition to speculating on the case or spreading false info. Moreover, the DPP warned legislation enforcement officers about leaking delicate info, stating that any officers discovered responsible of leaks would face extreme penalties.
Dorset was denied bail throughout her look within the Magistrates Courtroom and is at present on remand.
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