Dear Editor,
The highly publicized preliminary inquiry into the charge of rape against entertainment promoter Colin Mack was recently concluded in the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court. Chief Magistrate (ag) Melissa Robertson found that a prima facie case had been made out and as such committed Colin Mack to stand trial in the High Court. A jury in the High Court would have to determine whether Colin Mack is guilty or not.
I write to compliment Chief Magistrate (ag) Robertson for concluding this matter in about eight weeks. Kudos also to the prosecution for having the witnesses and exhibits available. The learned magistrate had denied granting bail to Mack and his application for bail to the High Court was unsuccessful as there was no delay in his matter by Chief Magistrate (ag) Robertson.
Congratulations to the magistrate on the expeditious handling of the matter and this should be emulated by all members of the judiciary.
It is important that in sensitive matters of rape and other sexual offences that the matters be given priority and concluded as quickly as possible so that there can be no interference with the virtual complainant and/or the witnesses. This is also applicable to those other high profile cases where bail is refused.
Another area where priority must be given is where foreigners have been robbed and or assaulted as/their stay in Guyana is limited and thus unless their evidence is taken, the case will fail. Hats off to you Chief Magistrate (ag) Melissa Robertson for a job well done. The way to go!
Yours faithfully,
K.A. Juman-Yassin
Attorney-at-Law
What’s all this about?
A political appointment on the horrizon?
There is a job to be done on a daily basis and without
exception that job should be assiduously performed.
Kudos for doing what is expected?…..hmnn
Hmm. Mission accomplished. Do I hear you say that?
I couldnt agree with this letter more.
Magistrate Robertson was on top of her game here, she handled this case flawlessly.
Quibian will be taking you up on this one.
nah i think he is busy in Toronto today the temperature is up, his hot dog stand is doing bright business today.
a job well done? of course i agree with the writer, in particularly guyana where corruption is the order of the day, this magistrate upheld her professional dignity with pride and honor, putting off the case temporary in order for the missing evidence to be investigated and returned promptly, taking all these into consideration, yes indeed hats off to your honor melissa robertson for a job well done.
This same writer had a problem when Ms Ramlall and
Mr Persaud went public.
I wonder what he would of said if the Chief Magistrate
did not do an excellent ?.
sa-moron, you talking about “slap-on-the-wrist sentence” robertson? get real.
Hold your horses Juman-Yassin, are you a member Melissa Robertson appreciation club, yes she acted swiftly, but I am sure if we look back there has been time cases where she has found wanting.
….i made 2 comments abt the actg Chief Magistrate b4 i read this letter by this officer of the court ,, and like him ,, i echo his sentiments of the Lady in question !….
way to go Melissa !….. u go girl…..