Lee to appeal High Court ruling; no plans to resign
Verified: 2 outlets have reported this story since Nov 9.
Housing Minister David Lee says he will appeal a recent High Court ruling in ongoing legal proceedings against him, insisting that he has not been found guilty of any offence and has no intention of resigning. His position comes amid calls from the People’s National Movement (PNM) for him to step down or for Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar to remove him from Cabinet. In a statement issued today, Lee said the ruling concerned a legal procedure and should not be interpreted as a finding of guilt. Continue reading Lee to appeal High Court ruling; no plans to resign at CNC3.
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[Claude] Report 2 covers the same announcement that Housing Minister David Lee will appeal the High Court ruling, and it does not conflict with Report 1.
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