NASSAU-The entire cell block staff at the Magistrates’ Court received their transfer letters today, as fallout continues from a viral video of a party in a courtroom.
Superintendent Kirk Douglas, who oversaw security in the building, was transferred on Monday.
A 30-second clip showed women twerking at a party held by cell block officers on July 9.
In addition to police officers, civilians and judicial staff attended.
All of the officers transferred didn’t attend the event. It’s unknown what, if anything, will happen to the judiciary staff who attended.
It’s unclear whether the officers had permission to use the court.
Chief Justice Sir Brian Moree and Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt issued a joint statement on July 10, promising an internal investigation.
The statement said, “The scenes shown on the video do not reflect the standards and professionalism of the members of the court staff in discharging their duties to the public.”
However, some social media commentators said the video reflected a general lack of professionalism in the judiciary.
Bahamas Court News understands that investigators are reviewing security footage to determine what else happened in the courtroom.
The controversial party wasn’t the first held in that court this month. The first took place on July 3 to mark a milestone for a magistrate.
