Topic: Ben Tonner
Ben Tonner appointed as acting judge
Criminal defence lawyer Ben Tonner, KC, has been appointed as an acting judge of the Grand Court, to serve during the court's summer break, from 5-30 Aug.
Trial date set for assault weapons importation case
A judge-alone trial will be held next month in the case of Russian-Canadian Anton Parygin, who is accused of unlawfully importing high-powered firearms into the Cayman Islands.
Human Rights Commission appoints new chair
Governor Jane Owen has appointed a new chair to the Human Rights Commission of the Cayman Islands - Ben Tonner KC.
Attorney: No further appeals planned for Mack, Ramgeet
No further legal action is expected from Skylar Mack and Vanjae Ramgeet, the couple who made international headlines after being sent to prison for...
Cayman LGBTQ Foundation: ‘It’s time to live and let live’
Cayman’s LGBTQIA+ residents and allies gathered at Central Terrace Saturday evening in support of the newest organisation to join the community cause and to celebrate the expansion of same-sex partnership rights.
Former minister asks court to send local blogger to prison
The attorney for former Finance Minister Marco Archer has requested a “committal order” against local blogger Sandra Hill (formerly Sandra Catron), alleging that Ms. Hill violated a court order prohibiting publication of defamatory material against Mr. Archer.
American’s firearm charges sent to Grand Court
Charges relating to importation of ammunition and possession of unlicensed firearms were sent to Grand Court on Wednesday when defendant David Dean Meadors appeared before Magistrate Grace Donalds.
