The Tribune

By RASHAD ROLLE

Tribune Staff Reporter

rrolle@tribunemedia.net

MICAL MP V Alfred Gray has hired attorney Wayne Munroe, QC, as he seeks to defend himself against accusations that he used his Cabinet position to interfere in a judicial matter.

Police are currently conducting an investigation into whether Mr Gray abused his power by contacting Mayaguana administrator Zephaniah Newbold about a man convicted on the island and sentenced to prison.

Mr Gray has confirmed that he did contact the island administer, but has strongly denied that he attempted to sway the course of justice.

Mr Gray has stepped down from his position as Minister of Local Government.

Mr Munroe said he was retained by Mr Gray to offer legal advice.

"I've gone on record saying that given what the administrator said (to the press), (Mr Gray) would be wise to obtain a lawyer for advice," he said.

However, he cautioned: "Don't get the impression that (Mr Gray) has engaged me because there are any prospects that he could be charged of anything. I've always said that I want to know what the charge could possibly be."

Mr Munroe said that, among other things, Mr Gray has been seeking advice concerning defamation following numerous reports about the controversy featured in the media.

"(Mr Gray) wants to know if he wants to be involved in such things as a politician," he said.

Mr Munroe has previously said Mr Newbold should be removed from his position for speaking publically about what took place behind the scenes as part of his decision to release a man he had previously convicted.

Mr Munroe said he will call a press conference early next week to discuss Mr Gray's matter.