LESLIE Cush, who has a number of offenses before the court, found himself tangled in an unlawful web once more when he was charged with robbery with violence committed on Rasheed Yusuf.

The incident occurred at Number 79 Village where it is alleged that Cush hired Rasheed, a taxi driver, to make some purchases.

However, he instead robbed the driver of a Blu cellphone valued at $30,000 and
$10,000 cash. During the incident, the accused also chopped the virtual complaint in a bid to escape. Rasheed also bit Cush on nose and arms as he tried to defend himself.

Prosecutor, Orin Joseph, while objecting to bail, explained that the accused was found with the property of the victim. Cush has previous and similar matters before the court. He also noted that during the scuffle between the two, public-spirited persons rendered assistance which led to Cush’s arrest.

Magistrate Alex Moore, on Tuesday, in reading the charge  at the Springland’s
Magistrate Court, told the defendant of the seriousness of the allegations and the fact that he is well-known to the police and have pending criminal charges. As such, he was unable to grant bail.

Cush, in his defence, told the court that he did not commit the crime but instead “attempted to try ah thing but did not get anything”. He also told the court that the victim recovered all of his items and he even offered him and additional $10,000.

He mentioned he was of the opinion that the matter was over and he was unsure “why he was in court”. He then questioned the maximum penalty for such an offence. The magistrate explained that a robbery with violence carries a maximum of five years.

Cush initially pleaded not guilty to the offence and explained it was
more of an attempted robbery. After a few minutes of explaining, the
magistrate accepted the plea of guilty for an attempted robbery. The prosecution also had no objection to the charge. As such, a two-year sentenced was handed down. Cush then placed his hands over his head in an act of surprise and began sobbing as he was being led from the courtroom.