Bartica Massacre Convicts Appeal: “A Waste of State Resources and Judicial Time” – State Prosecutor; Says Cases Should Die with Them

Bartica Massacre convicts appeal: “A waste of state resources and judicial time” – State prosecutor; says cases should die with them

…as Nigel Hughes fights to clear convicts’ names, reputation State Prosecutor, Diana O’Brien State Prosecutor Diana O’Brien on Thursday argued before the Court of Appeal that it would be a “waste of state resources and judicial time” to proceed with the appeal cases of Mark Royden Williams, known as “Smallie,” and Dennis Williams, known as “Anaconda,” both convicted for their roles in the 2008 Bartica Massacre, and now deceased. In submissions b…

Even in death, Hughes fights to clear name, restore reputation of Bartica massacre convict Royden Williams

Years after they were sentenced to death and long after their appeals were filed, attorney Nigel Hughes is pressing the Court of Appeal to continue hearing the case of two Bartica massacre convicts, despite their deaths. Hughes’ efforts are particularly focused on Mark Royden Williams, called “Smallie,” whose name he hopes can be cleared and whose reputation he hopes to restore, even posthumously, with a final determination of the appeal. Willia…