August 27, 2024
Adrian Gibson outside court on August 26, 2024. Photo: Dante Carrer/Tribune Staff
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Judge cautioned jurors to remain ‘dispassionate’ and ‘cold’ during the trial of Gibson and others
A JUDGE cautioned jurors in the criminal trial of Adrian Gibson and others to remain impartial yesterday after the lead defence attorney, Damian Gomez, KC, raised concerns over their quiet, seemingly unprovoked laughter as the lengthy trial continued.
Water and Sewerage GM faces questions concerning communications with Gibson
THE criminal trial of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson and others continued yesterday, with the lead prosecutor frequently objecting to the defence’s line of questioning on the grounds of relevance.
Defence grills Water and Sewerage GM on ministerial approval of contracts awarded
A SENIOR Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) manager rejected a defence attorney’s assertion that the corporation never followed its policy requiring ministerial approval for contracts over $250,000.
Defence lawyer accuses WSC manager of ‘shucking, jiving and bsing’ in examination
A DEFENCE lawyer yesterday accused Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) general manager Robert Deal of “shucking, jiving, and BSing” during cross-examination in the criminal trial of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson and others.
Director says he felt ‘double-crossed’ in trial
A DIRECTOR of a company awarded maintenance contracts by the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) claimed yesterday he was unaware of the company’s existence.
Internal auditor at WSC says painting contract ‘three times’ more than others
AN internal auditor at the Water and Sewerage Corporation revealed yesterday that the corporation paid vendors contracted to paint water tanks “three times” the quoted amount per tank compared to estimates submitted by another company interested in the project.
Witness concern at ‘potential’ of contract conflict
A SENIOR Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) employee who audited vendors under the Minnis administration said she identified potential conflicts of interest concerning contracts the corporation awarded.
Senior WSC employee testifies that landscaping business earning over $500k in 2020 was ‘peculiar’
AS the criminal trial of Adrian Gibson and others continued in court yesterday, a senior Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) employee testified that she found it “peculiar” a landscaping company earned over $500,000 from the corporation in 2020.
Senior WSC employee testifies on vendors audit in Gibson trial
A SENIOR employee at the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) testified in court yesterday about her initial findings from an audit of vendors contracted by the corporation under the Minnis administration.
WSC board member testifies on procedures for contract approvals
TESTIMONY continued yesterday in the criminal trial of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson and his co-accused, with former Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) board member Carolyn Wallace-Whitfield taking the stand.
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