Defence lawyers accuse judge of errors in Neesa Gopaul murder convictions

Neesa Gopaul

Lawyers for Bibi Sharima-Gopaul and her former lover Jarvis Small, the couple found guilty of savagely murdering 16-year-old Neesa Gopaul, have filed their notice of appeal, contesting the conviction and sentencing of their clients.

On March 5th, Justice Navindra Singh sentenced Sharima-Gopaul, the girl’s mother, to 106 years in jail, while he sentenced Small,