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Police probe murder, suicide bid

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Police probe murder, suicide bid

FREEPORT- A man killed a woman and then tried to end his life in Grand Bahama, police said.
Police found the woman stabbed to death, just before 9pm on Tuesday, September 24, inside an apartment in South Bahamia.
The victim’s boyfriend sustained life-threatening injuries when he jumped from the balcony of the same building after police failed to talk him down. He is in critical condition in hospital.

GUN SUSPECT CHARGED IN TRIPLE SHOOTING THAT KILLED ONE

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GUN SUSPECT CHARGED IN TRIPLE SHOOTING THAT KILLED ONE

A Nassau man arrested after police allegedly found him with an assault rifle has been charged with a shooting that left one dead and two others injured.

Prosecutors say that 21-year-old Tarrico Bowleg, of Joan’s Drive, is responsible for the August 13 murder of Keion Butler and the attempted murders of Marvin Tilme and Chavez Thompson at Amos Ferguson Street.

Bowleg, who denied the firearm possession charge last week, was not required to enter a plea to the murder and attempted murder charges when he appeared before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt on Tuesday, August 27.
He has been denied bail and returns to court in October.
Police said the victims were in a yard when two gunmen arrived in a silver car and opened fire on them.

Appeal Court upholds Frank Smith acquittal in corruption case

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Appeal Court upholds Frank Smith acquittal in corruption case
NASSAU-The Court of Appeal Wednesday denied the prosecution’s bid for a new trial for former Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Senator Frank Smith following his acquittal on bribery and extortion charges.
The tribunal rejected the prosecution’s arguments that the February 1 decision of the magistrate was flawed and erroneous in law, saying “there was an abundance of examples of doubtful testimony, which impelled the chief magistrate to her eventual conclusion.”
After the PLP’s defeat in the 2017 general election, Smith, 53, was charged with abusing his position as chairman of the Public Health Authority by demanding and receiving bribes totaling $60,000 from Barbara Hanna from April 2016 to 2017.
Smith and his supporters have said the prosecution was politically motivated.
Hanna’s company had been awarded a one-year contract to clean the critical care block of the Princess Margaret Hospital.
Hanna said Smith demanded $5,000 after she got her first cheque.
Initially, she thought the money was a one-time payment, but said she was shocked to learn that Smith expected $5,000 when she received her monthly cheque of $43,350.89.
She said that he should have told her beforehand , so that “I could put an additional $5,000 on the contract.”
But she claimed he told her this wasn’t possible because the contract had already been finalized.
A month before Hanna testified against Smith in November 2017, the governing Free National Movement (FNM) awarded her a $1.9 million contract to clean the hospital.
During her testimony, Hanna said she felt “pressured and used.” Hanna insisted that she didn’t initiate the complaint against Smith, but the police called her repeatedly.
She also admitted to calling Smith and warning him, “be careful, because they are out to get you.”
Deputy Director Neil Brathwaite said the Crown intends to seek leave to appeal to the Privy Council.
Outside court, Smith thanked God and his legal team, which was headed by Jamaican Queen’s Counsel K D Knight.

Death penalty sought for marine accused of murder

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Death penalty sought for marine accused of murder

A marine could face the death penalty if convicted of murdering a superior officer at Government House.
Jevon Seymour, 34, was arraigned on a capital murder charge Friday in connection to the fatal shooting of 52-year-old Petty Officer Percival Perpall.
The shooting happened around 2:30am on April 28 in the guard room. Two other marines, Ellis Rahming and Calvin Hanna, were also shot in the incident but survived.
Seymour faces charges of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life in respect to their shootings.
Seymour, who is on remand, denied the charges at his arraignment before Justice Carolita Bethell, as supporters proclaimed his innocence outside court.
His case has been assigned to Justice Bernard Turner for trial.

MAN JAILED AFTER 111 POUND GANJA RAID

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MAN JAILED AFTER 111 POUND GANJA RAID

A jet ski operator has been jailed for 20 months after police seized 111 pounds of ganja at his home during a raid.
Christopher Mortimer, 49, of Mount Tabor Estates, admitted to having the drugs with the intent to supply.
When police executed a warrant on Mortimer’s home on August 15, they found drugs in a suitcase—and in two crocus sacks in a shed outside.

Man accused of killing Cabinet Minister’s brother

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Man accused of killing Cabinet Minister’s brother

NASSAU-A 22-year-old man accused of murdering the brother of a Cabinet Minister made his first court appearance today.
Lynden Williams, also known as Peanut, is charged with the August 4 murder of Cabrio Wells, the brother of Transport Minister Renward Wells, at Ridgeland Park.
Williams, who also lives Ridgeland Park, was not required to enter a plea when he appeared before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt.
Williams has been denied bail.
He is represented by Glendon Rolle.

Extradition upheld for cop accused of rape

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Extradition upheld for cop accused of rape

NASSAU-It’s been 18 years since Nyahuma Bastian was accused of beating and raping his former college sweetheart.

Today an appeal court ordered the 44-year-old fugitive extradited to Texas to face trial.

He was attending the University of North Texas in April 2001 when he allegedly ambushed, beat and raped his ex-girlfriend.

Bastian stayed ahead of the law for nine years until it was discovered he was working, unbelievably, as a cop in his native Bahamas.

Bastian, one of the U.S. Department of Justice’s 10 most-wanted sex offenders, was arrested on the job in June 2010 on the extradition request.

His lawyer Murrio Ducille said he plans an appeal to the Privy Council, the country’s highest court.

Sicko Sidney jailed for six years for groping teen

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Sicko Sidney jailed for six years for groping teen

NASSAU-A pervert with a lengthy history of sexual crimes was today jailed for six years for groping a teen in downtown Nassau.
Over and over, Sidney Cooper has been to prison for touching women he doesn’t know, but he reoffends, almost immediately, after release.
Cooper attacked the 18-year-old soon after his release from prison in June. He had been jailed in 2016 for groping a child and a policewoman while on trial.
Cooper, 43, has been diagnosed with frotteurism—
the practice of achieving sexual stimulation or orgasm by touching and rubbing against a person without the person’s consent and usually in a public place.
Cooper, who has an indecent assault record that dates back to 2000, says he can’t curb his sexual urges.
Magistrate Samuel McKinney has ordered him to see a psychiatrist while in prison.
Cooper groped a female cop on August 9 during his latest trial.

Serial groper attacks second policewoman in court

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Serial groper attacks second policewoman in court

NASSAU-A magistrate suspended sentencing of a convicted sex beast after he attacked a policewoman in court on August 9.

Although Sidney Cooper, 43, had previously assaulted a female officer in the face of the court, officers neglected to cuff him to reduce the chance of it happening again.

Cooper was freed from prison this year after serving 18 months for feeling up an officer in court number five on March 29, 2016 when he was arrested for the indecent assault of a teenager in downtown Nassau.

Magistrate Samuel McKinney was about to sentence the recidivist for the June 12, 2019 incident when he reoffended in front of the court.

Two policemen—a sergeant and assistant superintendent—were standing three feet from Cooper, who was in front of the prisoner’s bar, when he lunged towards the policewoman and groped her as she walked past.

Those same officers had moments earlier stopped Cooper from making a beeline towards the woman as he left the witness stand.

The woman shrieked and fell to the ground, as she fought him off.
The male officers, who were standing nearby, pulled Cooper off the officer and started to stomp him, as he tried to grab the woman again.

Can’t help himself

In his testimony, Cooper, who has been diagnosed with frotteurism— the practice of achieving sexual stimulation or orgasm by touching and rubbing against a person without the person’s consent and usually in a public place—said he couldn’t resist touching the teen.

The girl said she was fixing her blouse in her skirt when a stranger touched without consent before running away.

He testified, “I rushed the scene like a wild animal. I couldn’t resist it. I thought it was an invitation for me. It looked so nice, so sweet; I couldn’t refuse it. I locked on her [word deleted] from the back. I grope her. That’s what y’all is call it, right?”
An unrepentant Cooper told the court, “I did what I did. Life is short and I can’t regret it.”

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