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April 10th, 2001, 03:25 PM
Ninety’s extradition hearing set for June. U.S. wants him to face drug charges.
The Attorney General’s Office will begin extradition proceedings against drug convict Samuel “Ninety” Knowles in June.
Magistrate Carolita Bethel ordered that Knowles return to court on June 13
and 14, during his brief court appearance on Monday.
Knowles, 41, who was heavily guarded by armed police officers, was
indicted by a United States grand jury in January of this year.
A week ago, Director of Public Prosecutions Bernard Turner presented
formal documents to the court from the United States requesting
extradition proceedings be carried out against Knowles. Attorney Philip
“Brave” Davis appeared on behalf of Knowles.
The United States is seeking to have Knowles extradited to that country to
answer a number of drug related charges ranging from drug conspiracy, to
possession, to importation of cocaine and marijuana.
In accordance with the Extradition Act of 1994, Knowles could be
extradited to the United Sates to answer eight drug charges, which
include:
• Two counts of conspiracy to possess and supply cocaine and Indian Hemp
• Two counts of conspiracy to import cocaine and Indian Hemp
• Two counts of possession with intent to supply cocaine and Indian Hemp
• Two counts of importation of cocaine and Indian Hemp
Knowles is presently serving an 18-month prison term at Her Majesty’s
Prison for possession of dangerous drugs.
Yesterday, the Bank Lane area had been cordoned off, and armed officers
from the Drug Enforcement Unit and the Strike Force made their presence
felt.
Scores of persons gathered in the vicinity waiting eagerly, hoping to
catch a glimpse of Knowles. And as they attempted to make their way
closer, officers moved swiftly to point out the boundary line.
As Knowles was being escorted into the courtroom, shouts of “free the
god” rang out.
A woman who had successfully made her way to a nearby eatery appeared to
be stunned by the number of officers present.
Frank Cartwright and Lemuel Gibson were also present in court.
The two men are also wanted by the United States to answer a number of
drug related charges.
Cartwright and Gibson will also return to court in June at which time the
court will decide whether to separate the three extradition proceedings,
or proceed with all at the same time.
Attorney Davis also appeared on behalf of Cartwright. Lawyer Anthony
McKinney represents Lemuel Gibson.
Meanwhile Cartwright and Gibson are seeking to have the Supreme Court
release them on bail.
Throughout and up to the completion of the trial, officers will continue
to be placed at strategic points at the court complex, ensuring maximum
security.
The Attorney General’s Office will begin extradition proceedings against drug convict Samuel “Ninety” Knowles in June.
Magistrate Carolita Bethel ordered that Knowles return to court on June 13
and 14, during his brief court appearance on Monday.
Knowles, 41, who was heavily guarded by armed police officers, was
indicted by a United States grand jury in January of this year.
A week ago, Director of Public Prosecutions Bernard Turner presented
formal documents to the court from the United States requesting
extradition proceedings be carried out against Knowles. Attorney Philip
“Brave” Davis appeared on behalf of Knowles.
The United States is seeking to have Knowles extradited to that country to
answer a number of drug related charges ranging from drug conspiracy, to
possession, to importation of cocaine and marijuana.
In accordance with the Extradition Act of 1994, Knowles could be
extradited to the United Sates to answer eight drug charges, which
include:
• Two counts of conspiracy to possess and supply cocaine and Indian Hemp
• Two counts of conspiracy to import cocaine and Indian Hemp
• Two counts of possession with intent to supply cocaine and Indian Hemp
• Two counts of importation of cocaine and Indian Hemp
Knowles is presently serving an 18-month prison term at Her Majesty’s
Prison for possession of dangerous drugs.
Yesterday, the Bank Lane area had been cordoned off, and armed officers
from the Drug Enforcement Unit and the Strike Force made their presence
felt.
Scores of persons gathered in the vicinity waiting eagerly, hoping to
catch a glimpse of Knowles. And as they attempted to make their way
closer, officers moved swiftly to point out the boundary line.
As Knowles was being escorted into the courtroom, shouts of “free the
god” rang out.
A woman who had successfully made her way to a nearby eatery appeared to
be stunned by the number of officers present.
Frank Cartwright and Lemuel Gibson were also present in court.
The two men are also wanted by the United States to answer a number of
drug related charges.
Cartwright and Gibson will also return to court in June at which time the
court will decide whether to separate the three extradition proceedings,
or proceed with all at the same time.
Attorney Davis also appeared on behalf of Cartwright. Lawyer Anthony
McKinney represents Lemuel Gibson.
Meanwhile Cartwright and Gibson are seeking to have the Supreme Court
release them on bail.
Throughout and up to the completion of the trial, officers will continue
to be placed at strategic points at the court complex, ensuring maximum
security.