The trial of the three JDF soldiers charged with the shooting death of accountant Keith Clarke has been postponed until March 9, next year.
The new date was set when the matter came up in the Home Circuit Court this morning.
The matter was set for trial today but was rescheduled because two senior defence lawyers are sick with the chikungunya virus.
The prosecution says it was ready to proceed with the trial.
It’ll be calling 16 witnesses, including two experts from overseas.
DPP Paula Llewellyn will be leading the crown’s case.
Four of the prosecution’s witnesses were present in court today, including Mr. Clarke’s widow.
Lance Corporals Greg Tinglin and Odel Buckley and Private Arnold Henry are to be tried for the May 2010 killing of Clarke at his Kirkland Heights, St Andrew home.
He was killed during the hunt for then Tivoli Gardens don Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke.
Mr. Clarke was shot more than 20 times.
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