Claudette Thompson
Claudette Thompson is the senior director of public prosecutions in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in Jamaica. She has been vocal about the challenges in prosecuting women involved in gang activities, noting that their roles often serve as fronts for gang operations. Thompson emphasizes the complexity of female involvement in organized crime, as many women are perceived in multifaceted societal roles that complicate legal accountability. Her insights contribute to the ongoing discussion about the need for a nuanced understanding of gender roles in criminal justice.
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Director of Public Prosecutions Claudette Thompson stated that justice was served with the sentence given to Jolyan Silvera.
‘Justice was done’ | News
Jamaica· 2026-03-07
Claudette Thompson stated that she believes justice was served following Silvera’s sentencing.
Family of Melissa Silvera says sentence for Jolyan Silvera should have been longer | NewsJamaica· 2026-03-07
Director of Public Prosecutions Claudette Thompson declined to comment when contacted by The Gleaner.
NEW TWIST | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-02-03
Director of Public Prosecutions Claudette Thompson declined to comment when contacted.
Jolyan Silvera, the ex-PNP MP charged with wife's murder, pleads guilty to manslaughter | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-02Claudette Thompson confirmed that she had recommended the charges against Wayne Cameron.
SSP Cameron granted $500,000 bail and taken off frontline duty after criminal charges in POA money probe | NewsJamaica· 2026-01-30
DPP Claudette Thompson told The Gleaner on Wednesday evening that she made the recommendation for charges against Wayne Cameron.
DPP recommends fraud, larceny charges against SSP Wayne Cameron | NewsJamaica· 2026-01-29
Claudette Thompson is the Director of Public Prosecutions who decided to move the cases directly to the Home Circuit Court.
DPP fast-tracks SSL case to Home Circuit CourtJamaica· 2026-01-28
Claudette Thompson is the Director of Public Prosecutions who decided to move the cases against the SSL executives to the Home Circuit Court.
DPP fast-tracks SSL case to Home Circuit Court | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-01-27Claudette Thompson commented on the emotional impact of the verdict in her first major case as Director of Public Prosecutions.
‘Where’s my girl?’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-01-23
Director of Public Prosecutions Claudette Thompson cross-examined Inspector Franz Morrison during the trial.
Garth urges unity as Jamaica rebuilds after Melissa | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-01-16
Director of Public Prosecutions Claudette Thompson cross-examined Inspector Franz Morrison during the trial of Noel Maitland.
Court rules cop unlawfully punished twice over TikTok video | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-01-16
Claudette Thompson, director of public prosecutions, did not disclose details about the outbreak.
Chickenpox outbreak at St Andrew police station delays murder case | NewsJamaica· 2025-12-08
Claudette Thompson represented the prosecution at the appeal as the Director of Public Prosecutions.
No discount | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-10-27
Claudette Thompson is committed to serving the public with integrity, transparency, and accountability as the new Director of Public Prosecutions in Jamaica.
New DPP Claudette Thompson pledges to serve with integrity and transparency | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-15
Claudette Thompson will officially take over on Monday as Jamaica's Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), the second woman to hold the top post.
Claudette Thompson confirmed as new DPP | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-10
Claudette Thompson is to act in the post of Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) following the retirement of Paula Llewellyn.
Senior prosecutor Claudette Thompson to act as DPP following retirement of Paula Llewellyn | NewsJamaica· 2025-09-20
Claudette Thompson is the lead prosecutor in the trial against Noel Maitland.
Missing witness leads to trial delay | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-09-18Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Claudette Thompson is representing the Crown in the case.
Pay clerk set for sentencing next week after acid attack | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-07-25
Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Claudette Thompson is representing the Crown in the case against Nicolene Gray.
McKenzie slams ‘evil’ taxi men, PNP over school bus criticism | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-07-25
Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Claudette Thompson is representing the Crown.
Flankers seals peace deal with police | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-07-25
Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Claudette Thompson is prosecuting the case.
Court hears of missed calls, voicemails, and a mother’s growing panic | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-14
Claudette Thompson is representing the Crown alongside Loriann Tugwell.
Donna-Lee Donaldson's mother called as first witness as Noel Maitland's murder trial begins | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-13Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Claudette Thompson indicated that the outcome of the application would determine whether the trial proceeds.
Trial of Noel Maitland for Donna-Lee Donaldson's murder to begin tomorrow | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-13The judge’s comments came as the court heard from lead prosecutor Claudette Thompson.
VLOGGERS WARNED | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-29Claudette Thompson informed the judge that the Crown wishes to make the applications before proceeding.
Maitland trial in limbo as Crown seeks green light for witnesses to testify from overseas | NewsJamaica· 2025-04-28Senior Deputy Director of Prosecutions Claudette Thompson represented the Crown in the case.
Woman to be sentenced for acid attack that left victim with severe burns and blind in one eye | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-02-22Claudette Thompson is the senior director of public prosecutions and discusses the challenges in prosecuting female gang members.
Fix focus on deadly women | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-02-20