Another accused murderer hears “nolle prosequi”

Nolle prosequi is a term we rarely used to hear, let alone understand … but lately it seems those Latin words are about to become part of the Kriol language. And tonight we’ll use it again. The case involves Darwin Mendez, charged with the 2003 murder of San Ignacio security guard Abelino Choc. According to court papers, the prosecution entered the “we shall no longer prosecute” motion in court today after it had problems locating its witness. Choc was free to leave, but the charges can be brought back against him if the D.P.P. sees it fit. The case against Mendez actually began in September 2005, but was put off when the issue of his mental competency was brought up. Doctors would later rule that he was fit to stand trial.