BRADLEY “Doggy” Sampson, 36, a businessman linked to the political group We Invest in Nationhood (WIN), was released on $260,000 bail on Friday after facing multiple criminal charges connected to a public altercation at Square of the Revolution.
Sampson, who appeared before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying a firearm with intent to cause public terror or alarm, unlawful wounding, disorderly behaviour, using obscene language, and threatening behaviour.
He pleaded not guilty to all charges before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith Mc Gusty. Sampson is set to return to court on August 15.
The charges stem from an incident on Tuesday at the Square of the Revolution, where Sampson allegedly assaulted a woman during a dispute over payment for political mobilisation efforts.
The complainant told police that she had been hired by Sampson for $50,000 to take part in WIN Nomination’s Day activities but was paid only a mere $10,000.
The confrontation reportedly escalated into violence, with Sampson allegedly using a firearm.
Footage of the heated exchange quickly spread across social media, prompting a swift police investigation.
Though the woman has since indicated that she no longer wishes to pursue the matter, police prosecutors stated in court that they will continue with the case due to the severity of the allegations.
Sampson of Norton Street, Lodge, Georgetown surrendered to police in the company of his attorney after the police published a wanted bulletin for him.
Meanwhile, WIN’s leader, Azruddin Mohamed—who is under United States (U.S.) government sanctions—has denied offering the woman a $500,000 settlement, insisting he merely called her to apologise on behalf of Sampson and the party.
Mohamed was also questioned by police for allegedly attempting to obstruct the course of justice.
He was later released on his own recognisance as investigations continue.