GUYANA Chronicle reporter Rawl Toney, who was accused of threatening his wife with a pair of scissors, had the charge against him dismissed by city Magistrate Annett Singh on Friday after his reputed wife refused to proceed with the matter. The court heard that the couple live together as reputed husband and wife, however on April 16 at Costello Housing Scheme, West La Penitence, he used threatening language against Jamiel Denny, his reputed wife.
Toney, however, denied the charge when it was read to him by the magistrate.
The prosecution’s case is that on the day in question, the couple had a misunderstanding when Toney became annoyed, picked up a pair of scissors and threatened to kill her. The matter was reported and Toney was arrested and charged.
Toney, however, explained that while he did have an exchange of words with his wife, and that he had picked up a pair of scissors, he did not threaten Denny. The couple was ordered to attend counselling, after Denny requested that the case be dismissed.