Testimony is expected to begin on Thursday in the trial of an attorney accused of stealing by reason of service and fraudulent breach of trust.
Ralph Jan Ward is accused of stealing property worth $47,500 from Scotiabank Bahamas Limited between January 24, 2007 and April 16, 2007, which he had access to by reason of service.
Ward is also accused of misappropriating the property, which was given to him as a trustee on behalf of Leterio Edgecombe. The offense allegedly occurred between September 22, 2006 and April 16, 2007.
Justice Vera Watkins dismissed the nine-member jury and six witnesses after the jury was impanelled. She told them that following closed-door discussions with the prosecutor and the defendant it was decided that the case would begin on Thursday.
Eucal Bonaby and Vanda Mackey-Williams are the prosecutors. Ward represents himself.
