Murder Charge laid last week against Ron Garth Jolly, was changed to Manslaughter yesterday May 29, 2017

​A Murder Charge which was laid last week against Ron Garth Jolly, in the death of Kent Albert Lewis of Pointe Michel, was changed to Manslaughter today May 29, 2017, by prosecutors.  Lewis died of a gunshot wound to the neck, at a bar in Pointe Michel on Saturday, May 19, 2017.
 
The manslaughter charge was read to him, but he was not required to enter a plea. The prosecution did not object to bail, which was set at EC$50,000.00, however, Jolly will need to get a property surety to guarantee his release.
 
In the event that bail is secured and he is released from custody, Jolly must obtain permission to get a passport (since he does not have one at present), and he must also seek permission to leave the state. He must also inform the court and the police of any change of address, within 72 hours prior to his decision.
 
Additionally, he must report to the Roseau police station every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and must not interfere with any witnesses in the matter who are known to him, and he must be on good behaviour.
 
The matter is set for hearing on 3rd July 2017. Jolly is represented by Wayne Norde and Kondwani Williams.