Nimrod Tillett’s Extradition Hearing Begins in June

A substantive extradition hearing for Nimrod Tillett, accused of killing a woman in Mexico, will commence on June fifth, before the Chief Magistrate.  Tillett is being represented by British barrister Tim Prudhoe of Turks and Caicos.  The process to extradite Tillett began back in January and he was recently handed over a bundle of evidence containing one hundred and fifty pages as evidence that the government is relying on for his handing over.  In court today, Tillett complained about his present medical condition, informing the Chief Magistrate that he is unable to access medication at the Belize Central Prison.  Tillett’s attorney was instructed to submit to the court in writing all submissions by May fifth, while attorney Stacey Martinez, who represents the Attorney General’s Office, should respond and make submissions in writing by May thirtieth.  Tillett’s attorney spoke with the media following the adjournment.

 

Reporter

“Sir, we were made to understand that your client does have some conditions, could you tell us about that?”

 

Tim Prudhoe, Attorney-at-law

“It’s no secret that he was badly hurt last year and he’s concerned about what will happen if he has to enter the Mexican prison system in that type of condition.  So one of the issues with the extradition is whether or not there would be adequate care if he was to be extradited.”

 

Reporter

“Can you tell us how you got involved in this case?  An agency had reached out to us saying that you have some level of expertise in difficult cases.  How did you get involved.”

 

Tim Prudhoe

“Yeah, I’m an English barrister that’s done similar sorts of work elsewhere in the Caribbean…  I was asked if I would take the case and I said yes and found out the facts.  So it wasn’t very difficult.  It’s obvious to me that there are issues in relation to the extradition that’s being raised in the court and we are due on the fifth of June.”

Reporter

“Sir, based on the level of experience, you come very qualified in dealing with these sorts of matters, can we have your professional opinion on Mr. Tillett’s case?”

 

Tim Prudhoe

“You mean the prospects of him being expedited.”

 

Reporter

“I’m afraid I’m not going to be able to answer that.  Sorry, man.”