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A High Court judge has approved an order for the state to grant immediate virtual access to inmate Earl Richards and physical access within 72 hours.

Richards, a remanded prisoner who was moved from the Maximum Security Prison in Arouca under emergency powers, filed for judicial review. His attorneys argue the transfer breached his constitutional right to communicate with legal counsel.

Richards is among ten men charged with the murder of special prosecutor Dana Seetahal, SC. He is also accused of being a gang member