Reverend Al Miller reverses his decision not to appeal his recent conviction for “Perverting the Course of Justice”

Reverend Miller has reviewed his immediate and initial reaction not to appeal his conviction by the trial judge and has now given instructions for the filing of an appeal against his conviction. This is based on legal advice, the urgings of many and his own prayerful reflections on all that transpired leading up to, at and since his trial.
Reverend Miller has instructed that based on all the above he believes it is important for the Court of Appeal to consider and rule on the important legal issues arising from his case; including Jamaica’s relationship with other countries, particularly in the context of extradition matters and as well the relationship between the citizen and the police.
Reverend Miller has reaffirmed his respect for the decision of the trial judge and the judicial process of which appeals are of seminal importance and a legitimate right afforded to all citizens.
He is now content to await the deliberation and ruling of the Court of Appeal.

Commentary

Reverend Al Miller reverses his decision not to appeal his recent conviction for “Perverting the Course of Justice”. See perspective on the appeal.

We think the pending appeal by Reverend Al Miller is the right thing to do. “Justice should not only be done, but appear to have been done”

Stay with Vision Newspaper for the latest on the Rev. AL Miller saga … September, 29, 2016.

Commentary by Hopeton O’Connor-Dennie (Senior International Correspondent & photojournalist for Vision Newspaper Canada).