The case brought by the state against Rickford Burke alleging libel and other offences has been deferred pending proceedings that he has lodged in the High Court.
This is according to a statement from Burke’s attorney Dawn Cush.
Yesterday was the date set in the summons allegedly served on Burke for him to attend the Vigilance Magistrate’s Court, East Coast Demerara for the charges to be read to him.
The state says that the summons was served on Burke at his home in Brooklyn, New York, USA but this has been denied by his attorneys. The summons was issued by Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Vigilance Magistrate’s Court.
