The High Court of Antigua and Barbuda witnessed a dramatic turn of events today as Justice Rene Williams delivered a scathing rebuke to the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) for presenting false information in the case involving Captain Willock. The ABDF had erroneously claimed that Sergeant Manyakie Edwards, a key witness in the case, was in China when he was actually in the United States for military training. This misinformation led to an incorrect ruling against Captain Willock, who promptly alerted the court to the inaccuracy. Justice Williams condemned the ABDF’s actions, stating that they had brought the court into disrepute and undermined the integrity of the judicial process. The judge ordered the ABDF to pay $1,500 in costs to Willock within 21 days and an additional $300 to the Court Office within 7 days. In a surprising development, Willock, who had been representing himself, enlisted attorney Wendel Alexander to file an application requesting Justice Williams to recuse himself from the case. Alexander argued that the judge’s conduct could be perceived as biased by a fair-minded observer. The ABDF opposed the application, asserting that Justice Williams had acted impartially. The court has adjourned until February to review official transcripts and determine whether a full hearing on the recusal application is warranted. This case has sparked widespread public debate about accountability within the Defence Force and the delicate balance between military authority and judicial independence.