Court orders release of man detained due to name mix-up
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May 16, 2026
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A man, who spent three weeks in prison after he was mistakenly held on a warrant meant for his older cousin with a similar name, is now expected to pursue a lawsuit seeking significant compensation from the State.
Shivon Elton Daniel Connell was released from custody after Justice Nirala Bansee-Sookhai upheld his habeas corpus writ challenging the lawfulness of his detention.
Connell’s lawyers, Bhimal Maharajh and Kavita Moonasar, sought the court’s intervention after he was held on a bench warrant in the name of “Daniel Connell” on April 23.
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