By: Jacqueline L Dennis
IPNEWS: The penal jurors into the alleged murder case involving formal EPS agent, Patrick Kollie and the late Valentine Johnson, have brought down a hung Verdict against the defendant, where seven said the defendant is not guilty of the alleged crime of murder, and five of them said he is guilty.
After the handing down of the verdict Criminal Court “A” Judge Roosevelt Willie, announced a retrial in the alleged murder case involving Patrick Kollie.
According to him, the defendant will remain in prison until a separate trial is conducted to make the final determination in the case.
The Jurors in their verdict brought down before the court voted seven not guilty and five votes guilty which the court believes does not constitute a number to set the defendants free.
Defendant Kollie was indicated by the grand jurors of Montserrado County for the alleged crime of Murder that linked him to the alleged murder of the late Valentine Johnson on July 4, 2020.
During the hearing the late Valentine Johnson along with three others was said to have been en route from Jesse Bar on a birthday celebration, to Seny Bar in Duport Road when the incident occurred.
Defendant Kollie, during the trial, pleaded not guilty to the indictment of murder and stated in his testimony that the arm was discharged during a tussle with criminals at the Police Academy Junction.
The juror’s determination in the case follows the production of witnesses by the prosecution and defense as well as the final argument to prove or disprove the case of murder.
The juror hung-verdict decision means Defendant Kollie will still serve a prison sentence until a determination can be made in the case, following a retrial.
Defense Lawyers, Cllr. Richard J. Scott, Jr. told reporters that the Defense reserve the right to file a bond for Defendant Kollie at the current stage of the case.
