The
lead counsel for the prosecution team, veteran lawyer Antouman A.B. Gaye,
Thursday informed the High Court that the state is working out modalities in
amending the charges in the criminal trial of the embattled nine former members
of the defunct National Intelligence Agency (NIA).
Lawyer
Gaye made this revelation yesterday after the presiding judge, Kumba
Sillah-Camara, delivered ruling on the 1st accused person’s lawyer objection to
their representation as state prosecutors.
Lawyer
Gaye who said the amendment of charges in the trial of the accused persons is a
must informed the court that they have wasted the past three months because of
the objection raised by the 1st accused person.
Lawyer
Gaye did not elaborate whether the state would reduce the charges but there are
indications that the state would likely increase the charges as the prosecution
team is composed of highly experienced and seasoned lawyers.