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PM Stands With Minister
posted (August 28, 2020)
Knowing that the press was going to ask about it anyway, Prime Minister Dean Barrow opened his virtual press conference by briefly discussing what he knows of the fatal shooting. The PM says that Marin has his support:

Rt. Hon. Dean Barrow - Prime Minister
"Of course, the police are conducting an investigation, after which, as I understand it, their report will be submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions, for her determination. All I will do this afternoon is to express my utter and complete solidarity with my colleague, Mr. Hon. Pablo Marin."

The PM said he would not accept any questions on the case, which is now a matter for the authorities.

This evening, we spoke via telephone with Payal Ghanwani, who is now representing Marin. She told us that both she and attorney Rene Montero were retained by Marin, and they are completely cooperating with the police's investigation into the shooting. Ghanwani added that Marin wants to public to know that he is safe, and that, quote, "he is remorseful that he had to do what he did, but he was in fear of his life." End quote.

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