By Breaking Belize News Staff: Anthony Carballo Jr. has rejected a sentencing indication that could have seen him serve life imprisonment with the possibility of parole after 20 years, opting instead to proceed to trial alongside his co-accused, Christopher Pitts Jr., for the 2023 murder of Sylvian Nigel Swift.
The two men appeared before High Court Justice Nigel Pilgrim on Tuesday, November 10, where their murder trial was scheduled to begin on January 27, 2027, and is expected to last approximately one week.
Carballo’s attorney, Nazira Myles-Espat, informed the court that an agreement could not be reached, stating, “We were unable to reach an agreement and so we will proceed to trial.”
As previously reported by Breaking Belize News, Carballo had sought a sentencing indication while exploring the possibility of entering a guilty plea. On October 8, Justice Pilgrim reportedly indicated a sentence of life imprisonment with the possibility of parole after serving a minimum of 20 years.
However, Carballo has now decided against accepting the indication and will proceed to trial.
Meanwhile, Pitts Jr., who maintains his innocence, is represented by attorney Andrew Bennett, who informed the court of his intention to call alibi witnesses during the trial. Myles-Espat also indicated that she intends to file amended case management documents to challenge certain issues in the proceedings.
The charges stem from the April 27, 2023, murder of 20-year-old Swift, who was fatally shot near his home in Belize City. Reports indicate that Swift was standing a short distance from his residence when two men riding a motorcycle opened fire, fatally injuring him.
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By Breaking Belize News Staff: Anthony Carballo Jr. has rejected a sentencing indication that could have seen him serve life imprisonment with the possibility of parole after 20 years, opting instead to proceed to trial alongside his co-accused, Christopher Pitts Jr., for the 2023 murder of Sylvian Nigel Swift. The two men appeared before High
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