St Lucian allegedly threatened to kill court witness
Prosecutor Kael London said, according to a police report, on May 5, 2019, the Virtual Complainant (VC) was at a bar with his wife when he was approached by St Rose seeking an audience with him outside.
When they arrived outside, St Rose took him to a parked vehicle where his friend, who had been released from prison, sat.
“That’s the man who make you go jail,” St Rose reportedly told his friend.
The VC then replied: “I didn’t make you go jail,” and tried to leave, but St Rose allegedly said to him, “I still will kill you…you not going anywhere.”
The VC, when he was allowed to leave, reported the matter to police. St Rose was charged with ‘Perverting the course of Justice’. The matter will be heading to the High Court if there is sufficient evidence before the Magistrate's Court.
Bail
Magistrate Ayanna O. Baptiste-DaBreo then placed St Rose on a $70,000 bond with signed sureties.
He was also given bail conditions such as reporting to the Virgin Gorda Police Station on Mondays and Fridays between 6:00am to 6:00pm.
St Rose is to have no contact with the VC in this matter, the magistrate said.
The expatriate is being represented by Patrick Thompson and is slated to return before the court on November 19, 2019.
13 Responses to “St Lucian allegedly threatened to kill court witness”
Trumpet up charge. Corrupt VG police department. Only a matter of time.
Why are they allowing him to stay. He's not from here and allegedly threatening a witness against his friend? Nonsense! Government, only you can stop this insanity by deporting. When the others see you mean business, their behinds will shape up fast. STOP allowing outsiders to keep people here hostage. SMDH!
The ..... need to stop lie. Stop play with people freedom. ....
Isn’t tampering with a witness a Federal Offense? This guy is a vigilante for his friend? He feels he’s above the law? This means deportation as well as jail time. Stop allowing outsiders to insult our court system, laughing in our face. Government needs to stick to their guns and run them out of town.
This is definetely a mix up story. I wish they would speak the truth. Neil is a great contribution to the BVI a very multi talented guy. Deport for what he been here over 10 years, dont judge a book by its cover. The truth shall set you free