Woman gets bail on attempted murder charge

A 40-year-old woman charged with the attempted murder of her stepson after she reportedly stabbed him with a knife, was on Friday released on $150,000 by City Magistrate Ann McLennan.
Samantha Bourne, mother of five, was arraigned a few months ago during her first appearance for the indictable charge. Particulars of the charge read that on May 28, 2017, at Lot 292 Independence Boulevard, Georgetown, Bourne unlawfully and maliciously wounded Kevin Blair with intent to commit murder.
The Preliminary Inquiry (PI) is ongoing before the Chief Magistrate. During Friday’s proceedings Bourne’s attorney, Adrian Thompson, made an application for bail for his client since she was on remand.
Thompson contended that Bourne is willing to move out from the Lot 292 Independence Boulevard, Georgetown, residence since her step-son also resides at the same property.
Police Prosecutor, Gordon Mansfield made no objection to the woman being granted her pre-trial liberty but requested that conditions be attached.
The Chief Magistrate released Bourne on $150,000 bail with the condition that she keeps away from the victim. The trial is adjourned until July 27.
According to reports, Bourne and her stepson lived at Lot 292 Independence Boulevard, Georgetown but are not on speaking terms. However, on May 28 there was a confrontation between the two parties when Bourne pulled out a knife and stabbed her stepson to his abdomen. He was taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital by his sibling.

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