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THE STATE has accepted liability for the wrongful arrest of 14 Carapo men in 2021.

The 14 were detained after the murders of two prison officers on November 30, 2021, and were released without charge, days later.

Having accepted liability, compensation for the 14 was referred by Justice Margaret Mohammed to a master of the High Court for assessment. Mohammed also ordered judgment for the 14 on liability. Attorneys Roshan Tota-Maharaj, Rajiv Rickhi, Shveta Parasram and Ria Ramoutar represented the 14. Kadine Matthew and Candice Alexander represented the state.