Pardoned But Still Convicted | Bahamas News

Bahamas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 28, 2026 · 1m

A Haitian woman, Karen Othello, faced a six-month prison term and $3,000 fine for visa overstaying—later compounded by deportation. After pleading guilty in November 2025, she appealed, arguing the sentence was too severe. But before the appeal could proceed, her lawyer revealed she’d been pardoned by the Governor General and had already been deported to Haiti on June 18. The prosecution confirmed the pardon, leading to the appeal’s withdrawal. Though the conviction and sentence were upheld in court, the practical consequences were nullified by the pardon and her return home. Listen in…