Treason matter against Munroes, Wharton discharged

Leonard Wharton

The three accused in the treason case were this morning discharged after Acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry ruled that the charge was bad in law.

Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Major Bruce Munroe, his wife Carol Ann and ex-soldier Leonard Wharton were arrested and charged after being accused of plotting to level war within Guyana to force the president out of office, in order to compel the Government of Guyana to change its measures. The offence was allegedly committed between December 1, 2009 and December 16, 2010 at