Leighton Morris
Justice Leighton Morris is a prominent figure in the Jamaican judiciary, known for his role in overseeing cases related to public integrity and accountability. Recently, he presided over the case involving former House Speaker Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert, where he imposed a $900,000 fine following her guilty plea for breaching the Integrity Commission Act. His judgment in this case highlighted the importance of transparency among public officials and set a precedent for how breaches of integrity are handled within the legal framework in Jamaica.
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Recent news mentions
Leighton Morris is the Justice stepping in for the presiding judge in the trial.
Reid’s defence fights attempt to block witnesses’ names from media publication | Lead Stories
Jamaica· 2025-10-07
Leighton Morris is the Justice who heard the matter in the absence of Vaughn Facey.
Fraud trial against Ruel Reid, Fritz Pinnock and co-accused pushed back to tomorrow | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-06
Parish Judge Leighton Morris ordered the release of Atto Wallace after the prosecution offered no evidence.
Dancehall producer Attomatic freed of drug charges | NewsJamaica· 2025-03-26
The fine was handed down by Parish Judge Justice Leighton Morris in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court.
Dalrymple-Philibert to pay $900,000 | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-02-15
