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In a shocking incident in St Mary, Jamaica, a 21-year-old man has been formally charged with robbery with aggravation following an alleged theft of an Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and $22,000 in cash. The accused, identified as Javaine Jones from Brown’s Street in Baileys Vale, reportedly committed the crime on Stennett Street in Port Maria. According to police reports, the incident occurred on the evening of Sunday, September 21, around 7:20 pm. The victim, who was transporting Jones home, was forced to stop at a specific location on the road. Jones allegedly brandished a ratchet knife, held it to the victim’s throat, and stole the high-end smartphone, valued at $130,000, along with the cash. After the robbery, Jones fled the scene. The victim promptly reported the incident to the Port Maria police, who initiated an investigation. Jones was subsequently arrested and formally charged after being interviewed in the presence of his attorney. His court date remains pending as the legal process unfolds.

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Woman’s Club Foundation of Jamaica (WCFJ) recently celebrated its official launch at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel, marking a pivotal moment in its mission to uphold a legacy of service and nation-building. Established in 2020 during the challenging COVID-19 pandemic, the foundation has emerged with renewed determination to support Jamaica’s most vulnerable populations.

In a landmark decision, a Melbourne court has ruled that Tony Mokbel, one of Australia’s most infamous drug kingpins, must face a retrial following revelations that his defense lawyer was secretly a police informant. Mokbel, a central figure in Melbourne’s prolonged gangland war, was sentenced to 30 years in prison in 2012 after admitting guilt in orchestrating a vast drug syndicate. His criminal empire, known as “The Company,” was responsible for numerous violent deaths, later dramatized in the popular Australian TV series “Underbelly.”

The case took a dramatic turn when it was discovered that Mokbel’s high-profile lawyer, Nicola Gobbo, had been covertly providing information to the police while ostensibly defending her clients. Mokbel, who spent nearly 18 years in prison, was released on bail earlier this year after a court determined he had a substantial chance of overturning his convictions. His legal team argued that Mokbel would not have pleaded guilty had he known about Gobbo’s dual role.

On Friday, the court acquitted Mokbel of one charge, ordered a retrial for another, and dismissed his appeal regarding a third charge. Mokbel remains on bail as the case is set to return to court later this year.

Gobbo, also known as Lawyer X and Informer 3838, revealed in a 2015 letter that her information led to the arrest and charging of over 300 individuals. A 2020 Royal Commission of inquiry condemned Gobbo’s actions during a period of intense gang violence in Melbourne, describing them as “fundamental and appalling breaches” of her professional obligations. Gobbo, who began her double life as a police informant in 1993 after being charged with drug offenses, played a pivotal role in gangland prosecutions between 2005 and 2009.

Victorian police spent five years and millions of dollars in legal battles to conceal Gobbo’s identity, fearing for her safety. In 2024, Gobbo testified in court about her life in hiding, expressing her exhaustion and despair. “I’m tired and I’m broken,” she said. “I’ve just had enough.”

Authorities in St Andrew North are currently probing the suspected suicide of a 30-year-old man in the affluent Norbrook neighborhood. The incident occurred early Wednesday morning, sending shockwaves through the quiet community. The deceased, identified as James Todd of Norbrook Drive, Kingston 8, reportedly exhibited unusual behavior prior to the tragic event. Loud explosions were heard emanating from his bedroom, prompting his parents to investigate. Upon entering, they discovered Todd lying on the floor with a fatal gunshot wound to the head. A Sig Sauer 9mm pistol and two magazines were found beside him. Todd was immediately transported to Andrew’s Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Law enforcement officials seized the 9mm pistol, along with a Beretta shotgun stored in a safe within the residence, as part of their ongoing investigation. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under scrutiny, with authorities working to piece together the events leading up to Todd’s death.