Cheryl-Lynn Vidal
Cheryl-Lynn Vidal is the Director of Public Prosecutions in Belize, who expressed strong disagreement with the recent court ruling acquitting Dane Gillett, asserting the evidence was sufficient for a conviction and announcing plans to appeal the decision.
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Cheryl-Lynn Vidal, the Director of Public Prosecutions, called the conclusion reached today ‘extremely important.’
Director of Public Prosecutions calls Alcoser/Morales decision ‘extremely important;’ issues warning on law enforcement’s conduct
Belize· 2025-11-13
Cheryl-Lynn Vidal, the Director of Public Prosecutions, expressed her disappointment with the investigative file regarding Joseph Budna's alleged abduction.
Candid DPP says Budna investigative file contains ‘less than nothing’ – not enough for prosecution ‘at this time’Belize· 2025-11-13
Director of Public Prosecutions Cheryl Lynn-Vidal led the prosecution in the trial.
Police officer and Belize Defence Force soldier guilty of perverting the course of justice in death of Jessie EscobarBelize· 2025-11-12
Representing the Crown are Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Cheryl-Lynn Vidal.
Attorney O.J. Elrington to stand trial for rape in 2026Belize· 2025-11-11
Director of Public Prosecutions Cheryl-Lynn Vidal, KC, who appeared for the Crown, countered that no identification parade was necessary.
David Cruz is latest convicted murderer appealing his sentence and conviction for 2019 murder of Timroy NealBelize· 2025-10-23
The Crown, represented by Director of Public Prosecutions Cheryl-Lynn Vidal, countered that there was no medical evidence linking Gillett’s mental condition to the crime.
Louis Gillett killed 70-year-old shop owner in 2005 but says life sentence in jail is 'too harsh'Belize· 2025-10-21
Cheryl-Lynn Vidal was the Director of Public Prosecutions prosecuting the case against Mejia.
San Pedro musician singing 'Jailhouse Rock' for the next 16 years after conviction for raping 14-year-old girlBelize· 2025-10-18
Director of Public Prosecutions Cheryl-Lynn Vidal maintained that the court lawfully admitted Ramirez’s statement.
Convicted attorney Oscar Selgado appeals 10-year sentence for abetment to murder; celebrates 56th birthday in jailBelize· 2025-10-15
Cheryl-Lynn Vidal represented the prosecution in the case against the Castillo siblings.
Sibling Customs officers charged with abetment in major drug importation caseBelize· 2025-10-03
Director Cheryl-Lynn Vidal issued a statement indicating their intent to appeal the decision.
Court acquits Belize City man of murder of Dwayne GabourelBelize· 2025-02-21
Director Cheryl-Lynn Vidal expressed strong disagreement with the judge’s findings.
Court acquits Belize City man of murder of Dwayne GabourelBelize· 2025-02-21