PM’s son asked to lead defence in assault case

Samuel Hinds Jnr

Samuel Hinds Jr has been called upon to lead his defence in the assault case brought against him by the sister of his fiancée.

Magistrate Geeta Chandan-Edmond yesterday ruled that Police Prosecutor Jomo Nichols had established a prima facie case against Hinds, who is the son of Prime Minister Samuel Hinds.

It is alleged that on February 27, Hinds Jr, 33, of Lot 83 Duke Street, Kingston, beat Tenza Lane with a cane and threatened her with a