Justice Delayed: Officer’s Legal Battle | Trinidad and Tobago News

A 53-year-old police officer, Steve Sahadeo, is finally getting a shot at suing the DPP’s office after a 15-year legal stalemate over charges from 2012. Despite being suspended since 2016 and still receiving three-quarters of his pay, Sahadeo’s case has been stalled for nearly a decade—no indictment filed, no trial date set. High Court Judge Frank Seepersad endorsed his lawsuit, calling the delays unacceptable and stressing that victims, witnesses, and society all suffer when justice grinds to a halt. The judge urged the DPP to act responsibly rather than dragging things out through endless court battles, hoping this lawsuit will force a decision—not just another round of litigation. Sahadeo seeks declarations on the delay and an order compelling the DPP to decide whether to prosecute him, highlighting how systemic inertia can derail justice for everyone involved. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/court-allows-cop-to-sue-dpp-over-prosecution-delay-6.2.2667800.cd2ed0ecf4 More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a525a9243c9fa0cf Report issues to [email protected].