–mother reluctant to testify against son
Christopher Walters appeared in court on December 29 and pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and abusive language committed on his mother. The charges state that the defendant (no address given), on Christmas Day unlawfully assaulted his mother, Sharon Walters, and made use of abusive language to her.
The virtual complainant told the court that she does not wish to offer evidence against the defendant. The woman said she loves her son and she did not want the matter to go so far.
However, the magistrate told the woman that she would have to pay $40,000 cost for wasting the court’s time and resources.
The virtual complainant told the court she cannot afford to pay that cost, and would proceed with the case.
The defendant was then put on $20,000 bail, and the matters will be called again on January 25.