Absent defence witnesses stall Kwame McCoy trial

Kwame McCoy

The absence of witnesses on Friday prevented the continuation of the trial of Office of the President (OP) Press Officer Kwame McCoy on assault and threatening language charges.

A hearing was set for the accused to continue leading his defence. The court was, however, informed by the defence that there were no witnesses to take to the stand, after which an adjournment to July 20, 2012 was granted.

When the matter was called on June 15, the defence was granted a needed adjournment after serious blunders while