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Man denies assaulting another with pool ball
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Keshore Rambharrack denied assaulting another man with a pool ball when he appeared before the Magistrate’s Court on February 14, 2014.
No one directs me! – Magistrate John
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Magistrate Dr Velon L. John stamped his authority at what appeared to be perceived attempts by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to control the proceedings at the Magistrate’s Court today, February 12, 2014.
UPDATE: Ex-prison officer fined heavily for phone smuggling & beating gf
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Former prison officer Steve Morton was fined heavily when his sentence was handed down yesterday, February 11, 2014 by Magistrate Dr Velon L. John for various offences.
Dinghy thief told to reach for the stars!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Jamal Freeman, 20, of Fat Hogs Bay received a different kind of stern warning about his fondness for taking other persons’ dinghies when he appeared before the Magistrate’s Court on February 7, 2014.
UPDATE: Richardson gets 20mths in jail for beating pregnant GF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Jovanie Richardson, 20, of Horsepath will spend a total of of 20 months in prison for four counts of assault (2 counts) and damage to property (2 counts) after he was sentenced by Magistrate Dr Velon John today, February 7, 2014.
Maduro for February trial after mystery change at court
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – After waiting more than two years to have his trial started, Immigration Officer Walter Maduro, 33, is now expected to have his trial proceed before the Magistrate’s Court following a mystery change in his complaint.
UPDATE: Senhouse found not guilty of assaulting officers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While noting that no party appeared ‘snow white’ during the proceedings, Magistrate Dr. Velon John placed emphasis on the fact that the Crown did not bring enough evidence to prove its case of assault against Marlon Senhouse, 20, when he appeared before the court today, January 21, 2014.
RiteWay robbery suspect fined $5k for gun & ammo possession
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Dominican national, Patrickson Magloire, 51, was fined a total of $5,400 when he appeared before Magistrate Dr. Velon John today, January 17, 2014, on charges of gun and ammunition possession.
Delays hamper start of sex offence trial
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – IT Specialist, Mr. Oliver Lewis, 34, will return to the Magistrate’s Court next month for the start of his trial after delays forced an adjournment today, January 10, 2014.
Magistrate knocks prosecution in drug trial delay
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The freedom of any one person is considered sacrosanct, according to Magistrate Dr. Velon John, hence the reason bail has become a right before the courts.
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