Lusignan massacre accused seeks freedom

James Anthony Hyles

Lawyers for James Hyles, who was charged with the 2008 Lusignan massacre, have moved to the High Court for his freedom, saying that he was charged almost five ago years but is still to get a fair trial.

Attorneys Nigel Hughes and Kendaise Rodney are seeking orders quashing or setting aside the 11 charges of murder against Hyles and having him admitted to bail pending the hearing and determination of the Notice of Motion. They are also seeking damages in excess of $100,000 for breach of the fundamental right to a fair hearing, among other things.

Attorney General Anil Nandlall is named as the respondent in the motion, which was