Earl Fray, the father of attempted hijacker Stephen Fray, will return to court on June 8 when his case of negligence will again be mentioned.

Fray, who was charged on May 8 with negligence caused in the theft or loss of a firearm, pleaded not guilty to charges when the matter was mentioned in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court on Wednesday.

Fray Sr was ordered to give his fingerprints to the police and was bound over until the next court date as the Crown was still awaiting two statements from the investigating officer to complete its case file. The prosecution asked for three weeks to get the statements.

He was charged after his son allegedly stole his .38 revolver and attempted to hijack CanJet charter Flight 918 at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay on April 19.

It is alleged that Stephen fired at least one shot from the firearm during his hijacking attempt of the flight, which was scheduled to leave for Cuba on its way to Halifax, Canada.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) has confirmed that under Section 40 and 41A of the Firearms Act, which was amended in 2005, Fray Sr could be fined up to $100,000 and or face a prison term not exceeding 12 months with or without hard labour.

Stephen gained international attention after he allegedly held 160 passengers and crew members hostage. Fray released the passengers within one hour but held six crew members for more than eight.

Stephen, who is still in custody pending a psychiatric evaluation, was charged with nine counts of illegal possession of a firearm, shooting with intent, robbery with aggravation, assault at common law, breach of the Airports Regulations and the Civil Aviation Act.