Pilot Denied Bail Amid Murder and Cocaine Charges | Bahamas News

Bahamas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 2m

A Bahamian pilot, Donald Ferguson, faces mounting legal chaos after being denied bail again — this time by the Supreme Court — amid murder and drug trafficking charges tied to an alleged international cocaine ring. The judge ruled he’s too high a flight and witness risk, even with strict conditions. Prosecutors allege Ferguson’s network used Bahamian airports and involved corrupt police and defense officials. While his defense pushed a new alibi, the prosecution’s case — bolstered by eyewitnesses, motive, and a victim’s dying declaration naming him “DJ” — remains strong. Key evidence like the…