In a high-profile court case in Kingstown, defence lawyer Grant Connell invoked a speech by Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley to the United Nations as he argued for the acquittal of popular DJ Christopher ‘Too Cool Chris’ Jones, who faces a wounding charge for shooting a man three times. The incident occurred on July 4, 2024, in Kingstown, where Jones claimed he acted in self-defence after being threatened and attacked by the complainant, Kevin Patterson. Connell highlighted the prosecution’s failure to disclose crucial evidence, including Patterson’s psychiatric history, and criticized the investigation as ‘atrocious.’ He also questioned the credibility of key witnesses and emphasized the legal principles of self-defence, arguing that Jones acted reasonably under the circumstances. The case has drawn significant attention, with the verdict expected on December 10.
Lawyer says prosecution withheld vital evidence in Too Cool case
