The Premier's physician son, Kevin Brown, is due to go on trial in mid-2010, two years after allegations surfaced that he had molested female patients.

Brown, 38, who practised in Los Angeles, has faced problems getting a lawyer since the 33 felony sex charges were first laid against him.

Prosecutors allege that his crimes span a five-year period, with 12 victims, including a 15-year-old girl and an undercover vice Police officer. He denies the charges, but could face life in prison if convicted.

Brown was first arrested on July 8, 2008, after a suspected assault on an 18-year-old female at his office. After posting $50,000 bail, he was arrested again on July 21 after allegations of sexual assault on other patients surfaced.

Brown then obtained release on $4 million bail after prosecutors argued he was a flight risk due to his connections to Bermuda through his father, Premier Ewart Brown.

He was arraigned in Los Angeles County Superior Court on February 25, 2009.

Brown parted ways with two defence lawyers during the course of the year, after they'd initially agreed to represent him.

Shawn Chapman Holley asked to be relieved of her duties after he failed to raise enough money for legal fees. She's known for representing celebrities including football star O.J. Simpson, the late rapper Tupac Shakur and reality star Kim Kardashian.

Brown had earlier parted ways with another celebrity lawyer, Blair Berk, who's known for representing film star Lindsay Lohan and singers Kanye West and Britney Spears.

Los Angeles deputy district attorney Rouman Ebrahim told The Royal Gazette that Brown has now secured the services of another defence lawyer, Edi Faal.

According to his online professional profile, Mr. Faal practices in the areas of criminal defence, personal injury, medical malpractice and employment litigation. A secretary at his L.A office said he was unavailable for comment as he was out of the country on vacation.

Brown's next court hearing is set for March 4. According to Mr. Ebrahim, the trial must start within 90 days of that hearing, although the date has yet to be fixed. The trial is expected to last in the region of three to six weeks, and Brown remains on bail.