He asserted that there is no concrete evidence to suggest that the accused had an intent to kill or inflict grievous bodily harm – a critical aspect of establishing mens rea, or the guilty mind.

Source: https://antiguaobserver.com/defence-argues-that-murder-accused-jeffrey-daniel-has-no-case-to-answer/

He said the definition of murder, when it is being taught in law school, includes two fundamental parts, the actus rea (“guilty act”) and mens rea (criminal intent).

Source: https://www.iwnsvg.com/2023/10/20/verdicts-in-chiefmans-trial-make-no-sense-lawyer-argues/