Visa Fraud Trial Stalls Over Medical Absences | Bahamas News

Bahamas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 8, 2026 · 1m

Visa fraud trial in Freeport hits another roadblock as two defendants vanish from court—Clevette Simmons reportedly hospitalized, Margaret Matthew’s lawyer cites debilitating health issues until September. Prosecutors are furious, especially after a key Florida witness flew in again at her own expense, fearing delays could derail the case. The scandal centers on a church family who paid $14K for visas that never arrived. With the trial pushed to November and Matthew facing a separate housing fraud case, the court acknowledges legitimate medical concerns but warns of mounting judicial strain…