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Hadeeds Await Court of Appeal Decision on Detention Release

As of July 16, 2026, businessman Dominic Hadeed and his wife Genevieve Hadeed are awaiting a decision from Trinidad and Tobago's Court of Appeal regarding their release from prison. The couple is currently detained under Preventive Detention Orders, facing allegations of involvement in a plot to assassinate government officials ¹²³⁴.

Background of the Case

Dominic Hadeed, 52, and Genevieve Hadeed, 42, along with relative Star Sabga, 69, have been accused by the State of conspiring to assassinate senior members of the Government ⁶. Following their detention, they initiated a legal challenge against these orders.

The Hadeeds had previously sought their release, but a decision by Justice Frank Seepersad refused their request ⁷. Consequently, they appealed this decision, leading to an urgent hearing before the Court of Appeal ⁷.

Current Status and Appeal Hearing

The Court of Appeal, comprising Appellate Judges Peter Rajkumar, Mira Dean-Armorer, and Joan Charles, heard arguments from both sides ¹⁵. After the submissions, the court reserved its decision ³⁵.

The Hadeeds are expected to learn by Friday morning whether they will be released from detention while their legal challenge against the Preventive Detention Orders continues ²³⁵. Until then, they will remain in prison ¹⁴.

Allegations of Special Treatment

In a related development in June 2026, the Prisons Commissioner was sent on leave following a complaint filed by the Prison Officers' Association ⁶⁸. The complaint alleged that Dominic Hadeed was receiving "VIP treatment" in jail ⁶⁸.