TWO male sex workers, who allegedly robbed two Presidential Guards with a chopper, appeared before City Magistrate, Fabayo Azore, on Wednesday, charged with two counts of armed robbery.
Kevin Forester, 21, of Side Line Dam, East Coast Demerara (ECD) and Godfrey Cox, 17, of Charlestown, Georgetown, were jointly charged. Particulars of the charge alleged that on July 19, 2017 at Main Street, Georgetown, the duo while armed with a chopper, robbed Nicolai Reddie of a Samsung cell phone valued $54,000 and $800 cash.
It is further alleged that on the same day and location, they robbed Akeem Haroon of a Samsung cell phone valued $60,000 and $400 cash. The duo denied the charge when it was read to them. Police Prosecutor, Simon Payne, strongly opposed to the defendants being released on bail based on the nature and seriousness of the charge.
The prosecutor further pointed out that the defendants are known to the court and have other charges of similar nature against them. The Magistrate, however, overruled the prosecution’s objection and released the duo on $25,000 bail on each of the charges. The matter is adjourned to August 9.