A suspect in the shooting deaths of four people at Fox Hill last December appeared before a Supreme Court judge yesterday seeking bail on medical grounds.
Peter Rolle, 30, is one of three men charged with the December 27 drive-by shooting at Freedom Park that also left seven others seriously injured.
Rolle, Justin Williams, 22, and Jermaine Curry, 25, are accused of the murders of Shaquille Demeritte, Claudezino Davis, Shenique Sands and Eric Morrison and the attempted murders of Samuel Ferguson, Leroy Taylor, Janet Davis, Chino Davis, Jermaine Pratt, John Davis and Benjamin Demeritte.
According to Rolle's lawyer Geoffrey Farquharson, the prison was unable to provide adequate care for Rolle.
He also asserted that Rolle had a weak heart.
Dr. Hastings Johnson, who works at the prison, said he saw Rolle on September 19 and he complained of headaches and vomiting blood.
After an examination, Rolle was transferred to Princess Margaret Hospital where a battery of tests were performed, Johnson said.
He said that Rolle was diagnosed with musculoskeletal pain and was prescribed Voltaren for the pain and Zantac for acid reflux.
Johnson said Rolle was also on medication for hypertension.
In response to a question from Farquharson, Johnson was unable to say whether the prison experienced medication shortages as he was not responsible for the dispensary.
He said he had ordered that some inmates receive additional exercise and the prison was working on special diets.
In addition to the medical grounds, Farquharson also attacked the strength of the evidence. He said the prosecution sought to rely on the "unreliable" evidence of uncharged accomplices.
Farquharson also noted that co-accused Williams had been released on bail, although he had a previous conviction for armed robbery.
Viola Barnett, the prosecutor, opposed the application, saying the prison was able to provide adequate care for Rolle's medical needs.
Barnett said there was no unreasonable delay and a trial date had been set for September 12, 2016.
She said Rolle faced a severe penalty if convicted and this could provide an incentive to flee.
Barnett said there was a possibility that Rolle could re-offend as he had a previous conviction for causing grievous bodily harm.
Justice Bernard Turner will give his decision on Wednesday.

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