Blackman pleads not guilty in New York

Former Guyanese Health Minister Dr Noel Blackman on Friday pleaded not guilty in a New York Court to conspiracy to distribute Oxycodone and distribution of a controlled substance.

Blackman who was detained in New York on February 7th remains in custody, according to court documents seen by Stabroek News.

The formal Grand Jury charges were on Friday read to Blackman. He is jointly charged with Wascar Castillo