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Antiguan politician to face trial for beating policeman

December 16th, 2016 | Tags:
Antiguan politician George Wehner was released on $1,500 bail when he appeared before All Saints Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel on December 15, 2016. Photo: Caribbean360
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ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The trial of an Antiguan politician accused of beating a police officer will begin early next year.

George Wehner, the opposition United Progressive Party (UPP) caretaker of the St George constituency, was released on $1,500 bail when he appeared before All Saints Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel on December 15, 2016.

He is accused of two counts of battery on a police officer on September 9. He has been given February 22, 2017 as the date for his trial for the alleged offences.

Wehner was granted bail with two sureties, and has to report to the Willikies Police Station every Monday and Thursday, pending the outcome of the case or until the court instructs otherwise.

He also had to surrender his travel documents and was cautioned not to interfere with the complainant, Constable Marvin Cuffy, and to stay at least 50 feet away from him. If he doesn’t comply with the conditions, his bail will be revoked.

It is alleged the parties were at a meeting of good governance group, The Movement, when the incident occurred.

2 Responses to “Antiguan politician to face trial for beating policeman”

  • ann (17/12/2016, 09:09) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
    some of them need beating
  • de silent one (17/12/2016, 13:24) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    In the best of his political carrier, he need to have some form of intervention in getting this matter stop and discontinue. Don't challenge or wait for the outcome of the court to find out that it didn't go in his favour.


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