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Baby mama drama prompts visit to court
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Anika Peters, pleaded not guilty to charges of indecent language and common assault, on her visit to the Magistrate’s Court, September 4, 2012.
Man freed of surety obligations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Mr. Trevor Osbourne, who was the signed surety for Mr. Quacey Lashley’s bail, was freed of his obligations, due to the fact that Mr. Lashley left the country, and he had nothing to do with it, or knew about it.
Mitch pleads guilty on second go
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Jonathon ‘Mitch’ Freeman appeared before the Magistrate’s court today August 31, 2012, as charges were brought before him for the second time, and decided to offer a guilty plea.
Man tells court change don’t come over night
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Mario Matthew, who came before the court yesterday August 29, 2012, facing drug charges, told the court that he is trying to stop, and "get from his old ways", but because he has been doing it for more than 20 years, it has developed into a habit, and change don’t just come over night; however, the court requested that he attend programmes at Sandy Lane Centre.
UPDATE: Court tells VC she is ‘perverting the course of justice’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In response to complaints brought to the court, trial of a case against Isaac Ragnauth began today August, 29, 2012, where his wife Parbatei Ragnauth, who is also the Virtual Complainant in the case, told the court that she doesn’t want to continue with the case, which the court interjected and said the decision is not up to her.
Jamaican national facing rape charges; on $70,000 bail
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In an indictable matter brought before the Magistrate's Court on August 22, 2012, Jamaican national and resident of the Virgin Islands, Anthony Alexander, who is currently facing rape charges brought against him by the Crown, was placed on $70,000 bail with a $10,000 cash component and two sureties.
Hotel stay, No Pay
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Appearing before the Magistrate’s Court, on June 17, 2012, Michael Ashby, a resident of Tortola, was arrested for allegedly sneaking in and staying in a room at the Harbour View Marina, without checking in.
Man says he fought in self-defence, pleads guilty to weapon possession
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In response to a charge against Darren Mathias, he informed the court that the reason he was found fighting and with a knife in his hand, was the fact that he was interfered with first and it was an act of self-defence.
UPDATE: Court against man leaving territory for
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After being remanded to the Peebles Hospital for medical evaluation, Elrys Todman appeared at the Magistrates Court today, August 13, 2012, where he was instructed by Magistrate Tamia Richards, that the request for his case to be a
Officer who allegedly punches inmate likely for trial July 20
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – An officer accused of punching a juvenile inmate at Her Majesty’s Prison until he was rendered unconscious, has to re-appear in the Magistrate’s Court on July 20, 2012 when his trial is likely to commence.
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