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Trial to proceed against Claxton & Plaza in Samurai sword assault
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Magistrate Dr. Velon L. John ruled yesterday, May 8, 2014 that a statement taken by Police from a mentally ill man who was allegedly assaulted could not be viewed as rational, hence it could not be considered as admissible in court.
Court of Appeal rules against re-trial for Anderson
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – An attempt to have Horse Path resident Garfield Anderson, 24, placed before the courts once more on a charge of indecent assault that was previously removed, proved unsuccessful before the Court of Appeal yesterday, April 30, 2014.
Stapleton burglary trial to start in June
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Tevorn Stapleton appeared before the Magistrate’s Court again yesterday, April 23, 2014 for what was expected to be the continuation of his trial after he previously pleaded not guilty to a charge of burglary.
UPDATE: VC unfit to testify in sword matter - Psychiatrist
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Magistrate Dr Velon L. John is now set to rule on whether a trial will go ahead against accused men, Mustafa Claxton, 28, and Charles Plaza, 43, after a psychiatrist testified on the competence of the Virtual Complainant (VC) today, April 22, 2014.
Slips in testimony raised in Police assault trial
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The defence took the opportunity to point out several inconsistencies in the testimony given by an eyewitness as the trial of two police officers accused of assault continued before the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, April 16, 2014.
Woman allegedly beats man with piece of wood
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A woman who allegedly dealt her partner several blows with a piece of wood and slapped him was ordered by Magistrate Dr Velon L. John to make no excuses in finding her way to a remedial programme.
Youth fined for ganja possession
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Sean Young pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled drug when he appeared before the Magistrate’s Court Friday, March 14, 2014.
Gumbs denies punching Police in the mouth
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Kyle Gumbs, 23, of Long Bush denied punching a Police officer in the mouth when he appeared before the Magistrate’s Court today, March 14, 2014. The charges stem from an altercation at Prospect Reef late last year.
Alleged kidnapper Sprauve for High Court trial
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Long Look resident, Kevin Sprauve, is likely to have his matter heard in the next assizes before the High Court after his matter was set for paper committal at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, March 12, 2014.
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