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Covid has had an impact on court cases. Covid has led to an increasing backlog of cases at the Isle of Wight Crown Court, figures show. A parliamentary report has warned that the coronavirus pandemic has left the courts system in England and Wales in crisis, with a backlog of cases that will take years to clear. Ministry of Justice figures show that the crown court in Newport had 104 outstanding cases at the end of December. This was an increase of six from the end of September and 31 more than at the end of 2019, when there were 73. Recently, three men were spared jail, partly because their case had taken so long to get to court due to the pandemic.
Possession of a Class A drug. Fine £120, surcharge £34, costs £85.
William Thomas Bushnell, 34, of Downsview Road, St Helens. Drink driving.
Maria Chantelle Vecsei, of Field Lane, St Helens. Drink driving.
David Toker, 40, of Hogan Close, Newport. Possession of cannabis.
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