The absence of witnesses on Friday prevented the continuation of the trial of Office of the President (OP) Press Officer Kwame McCoy on assault and threatening language charges.
A hearing was set for the accused to continue leading his defence. The court was, however, informed by the defence that there were no witnesses to take to the stand, after which an adjournment to July 20, 2012 was granted.
When the matter was called on June 15, the defence was granted a needed adjournment after serious blunders while taking the evidence.
McCoy has been charged with two counts of causing actual bodily harm charges and one threatening language charge. The allegation against him is that on October 25, 2011, he unlawfully assaulted Clifton Stewart and Natalia Ross. On the same day, it is also alleged that he made use of threatening language to Stewart, thereby resulting in a breach of the peace.
Friday’s hearing would have dealt with the charges regarding Stewart.
McCoy, who has denied the charges, has been admitted to self bail.
According to reports, the altercation between McCoy and Stewart stemmed from an argument on D‘Urban Street, Lodge in relation to the removal of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) posters. It is alleged that during the argument, McCoy struck Stewart in the head with a gun and threatened him.
Meanwhile, on the said day, in the vicinity of Robb and Albert streets, McCoy and Ross, 22, had an altercation pertaining to the placement of political posters in the area. At some point during the altercation, McCoy allegedly jumped into his vehicle and struck down Ross.
