Wolverhampton judge apologises for wrecking any romantic plans by asking jurors to check with loved ones to reveal any surprise parties or getaways ahead of murder trial
A judge told prospective jurors in a major Wolverhampton case to check with loved ones about any surprise getaways after a previous trial collapsed last summer due to holiday commitments.
Judge Jonathan Gosling KC was forced to stop the attempted murder trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court last Spring due to three jurors have pre-booked holidays.
The trial was slated for three weeks but the prosecution case was still being presented after four weeks. With the prospect of all six defendants requiring cross-examination the trial could have taken months not weeks.
Michael Soledolu, Richard Beckles, Constantine Campbell, Khyle Gayle, Claire Evans and Cleon Johnson are standing trial for attempted murder this week.
