–has until April 24 to make up her mind

THIRTY-four-year-old Kevin Smith of 173 Eccles Squatting area on Friday appeared before Principal Magistrate Sunil Scarce for the felicitous wounding of Unica Stewart on January 29, 2019, to which charge he pleaded not guilty.

During the hearing, Stewart pleaded with the magistrate to send the defendant for counselling, since she has three young children with him, and is herself in need of guidance.

Stewart also asked the Court to provide counselling to the entire family so as they may better navigate their way through life.

After listening to Stewart’s pleas, Magistrate Scarce placed Smith on $75, 000 bail, and a peace bond.

The matter has also been adjourned to April 24, when Stewart is expected to give a statement and decide whether or not she will proceed with the case.