GARFIELD Dick, a cobbler who was accused of provoking the peace was, on Thursday, March 27, granted bail when he appeared before Vigilance Magistrate Sueanna Lovell charged with knowingly using abusive language towards his sister Shoundell James on Sunday, March 23rd, at Golden Grove, East Coast of Demerara.Police prosecutor Inspector John Singh objected to bail being granted Dick on grounds that the accused has had several prior charges of a similar nature pending, and was released from prison prior to the current offence being committed.

He informed the court that Dick and the VC are continuously embroiled in a family dispute.

The 45-year-old accused, in his defence, told the court that on the day of the incident, he was at home when he tried to discipline his niece who was conducting herself in a disgraceful manner. He stressed that her mother, Shoundell James, came up at the said time and accused him of wanting to have sexual relations with her daughter.

Dick lamented that, to add insult to injury, James allegedly took off all her clothing in the public view and told him he can have sex with her.

Dick was then granted $10,000 bail and was placed on a bond to keep the peace. He is expected to return to court on Tuesday, April 15.
Written By Odella Patterson