Man on trial for wife’s death opts for silent defence

Courtney Farley, accused of killing his wife, chose to remain silent when called upon to lead his defence in the High Court yesterday.

Farley was called upon to lead a defence after Justice Navindra Singh overruled a no-case submission by defence lawyer Kevon Bess. Farley also had the options of making a sworn statement or an unsworn statement.

Farley is on trial before Justice Singh and a jury for the