Lawyer and former politician Julian Hall appeared for mention yesterday in Supreme Court.

He will reappear for mention on July 1 for the alleged theft of more than $500,000 from an elderly widow. The former MP has pleaded not guilty to stealing $551,044.07 from Betty Loraine McMahon between November 8, 1995 and February 20, 1996.

Hall, of Foothills Road, Devonshire, has been charged with five counts of stealing.

Also appearing for mention were Americans Tamika Lashawn Ross, 24, and Shannon Phoenix, 25, who were jointly charged with importation of cannabis and possession of cannabis with the intent to supply on July 8 of last year.

Both women pleaded not guilty to importation of a controlled drug and to being in possession of cannabis with the intent to supply.

Both women pleaded guilty to handling the controlled drug. They will return to court tomorrow for mention.

Also appearing for mention in Supreme Court yesterday was Eugene Shirley Ming.

He was charged with wounding with intent to disfigure another man on December 28, 2001 and trespassing. Ming is to appear again for mention tomorrow.