Trial Resumes for 2016 Attempted Robbery  

Today, Jamal Jackson, who was charged back in 2016 for attempted robbery, was back in court to kick off the trial. The thirty-nine-year-old was one of two suspects in an attempted robbery of a Scotia Bank night deposit to which he pleaded not guilty at the time. Reports are that in 2016, Jackson and an accomplice were stationed on Albert Street where they waylaid an individual making a night deposit. The plan was unsuccessful, as a police mobile making night rounds drove by, resulting in Jackson and his accomplice opening fire. Jackson was pursued and arrested. He was also charged with keeping a firearm and ammunition without a license. Jackson’s trial was to begin today but was postponed due to a juror who revealed that she was acquainted with Jackson and therefore, would not be able to arrive at a verdict on this case. Jackson, who appeared unrepresented, was asked if wanted to proceed with an eight-person jury or select a new panel of jurors. He opted to proceed with an eight-person jury so the case will resume on Tuesday afternoon before Justice Candace Nanton in the High Court. Currently, Jackson is out on bail.