Two farmers, one who allegedly wounded a woman, and the other who is accused of indecently assaulting her, were both granted bail yesterday when they appeared before Magistrate Melissa Robertson at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.
Peter Moses, 34, a father of four, of Essequibo pleaded not guilty to the charge of unlawful wounding. It is alleged that on December 4 he unlawfully and maliciously wounded the woman.
Meanwhile, John Lewis, 56, a father of eleven, also of Essequibo pleaded not guilty to the charge of indecent assault. It is alleged that on December 3 in Essequibo Lewis indecently assaulted the woman.
However, attorney-at-law Nigel Hughes stated that neither Moses nor Lewis had any criminal record. He also stated that the complainant “is what you classify as a ‘coastlander’ with money.” The defence attorney then applied for reasonable bail stating that the area in which the two men were living is a very humble one and they would not be able to pay a large bail.
The magistrate subsequently placed Moses on bail in the sum of $50,000 while Lewis was granted $40,000 bail. The magistrate then transferred the case to the Lethem Magistrate’s Court for March 3.
Nigel u need to stop, this is not about what she is and how much money she has, this is about what they are accused of, so get on with fixing ur cost of representation.
Brava, Cheryl.
Essequibo was one of the most peaceful places to live & to start a family, not so now. Modern times, short tempers, more sophisticated weapons on the coast? Crucial times.I can remember when people used to lookout for each other. Not so anymore. The whole country has gone haywire. Can someone say what’s really wrong.
All my family are from essequibo and I do not have this report that you have Mr Sam..As technology advances so as the environment Mr Sam and people will change Mr Sam but that does not take away neighbours looking out for one another,. it is still there…You will get one and two offence of this nature Mr sam after all it is human beings we are dealing with, so the whole country is not haywire..
SAM ITS NOTHING MORE THAN GREED AND JEALOUS AND BADMIND.
these two guys should have been locked up. they have children and should have been more aware of the result of their behavior.
they abuse of women need to be taken more serious. the complaint here was treated like the wrong.
this is another stupid, incomplete reporting by stabroeknews. where exactly in essequibo did this happen? it can’t be on essequibo coast because the news said the case was transferred to the lethem magistrate court. essequibians are peaceful,law abiding people but once in a while a few rotten apples will appear.
these old azz men must stop this nonsense . ladies you have to fight back. i remember years ago a woman had castrated a man in charlotte street hahahahahaha. fight ladies.
John brown , the men have not been tried but you found them guilty . Are you trying to impress women ? Please let the law take it’s course .