Marigot: --- The court of first instance has granted the request of the attorneys representing Pascal Morelle on Thursday as he appeared before the court for arresting four minors illegally. Batonniers Derussy and Nicolas asked the court to grant them a postponement since they have not received the process verbal on the case.The lawyers said that they needed to have the necessary documents to prepare a proper defense for their client. The defense lawyers said they made a request to the prosecutor's office since February 11 2010 and to date they have not received the necessary documentation. Prosecutor Jacques Louvier objected to the request of the lawyers saying the case is rather simple. He said his intention was to finish this case on Thursday however, after a short deliberation the court decided to postpone the case until March 18.
Morelle in an invited comment said he is looking for justice and instead he is the one that is being punished. Morelle said his house was robbed and he did his own investigation and caught the culprits responsible for the break in. He said he took all four of the minor suspects to the gendarmerie hoping that justice would be served.
The courthouse was under high security on Thursday morning since several friends and other acquaintances of Morelle showed up at the courthouse in support of Morelle. Some of the supporters said that the four suspects that were released by the gendarmes have already committed other break ins to homes and businesses on the French side.
