Vincentian man accused of holding knife to girlfriend’s throat
Clifton John, 30, appeared before Magistrate Chrislyn Benjamin at the John’s Hole Magistrate’s Court yesterday, May 28, 2019 charged with Threatening Language, Criminal Damage and Assault Causing Actual Bodily Harm.
Allegations
According to the allegations, on May 24, 2019 the accused was at a bar owned by his girlfriend, who was in the company of another woman. John was reportedly playing dominoes when his girlfriend and the woman went to the female washroom.
When they returned, John allegedly demanded to know what the females were discussing, reportedly telling his girlfriend, “must not tell me no lies or else I will F*** you up.”
At this stage the accused, who is represented by Patrick D. Thompson, allegedly picked up a “big white knife” and held it to his girlfriend’s throat.
The Virtual Complainant (VC) called out for help and the other female tried to intervene but was pushed out of the way. The accused then subsequently threw down a television and speaker, causing them to be damaged.
The VC also reported that a cheque that only John, who worked with the VC for one year, knew about went missing.
John denied all the allegations.
$60,000 bail
The court was told that John is currently employed as a welder with a popular businessman.
After there were no objections to bail, it was set at $60,000, with a one-time surety. The accused is also required to surrender his passport and report to the Virgin Gorda Police Station on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 6:00am and 6:00pm.
He was also instructed not to visit the bar where the incident allegedly occurred.
John is to return to court on July 30, 2019.
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26 Responses to “Vincentian man accused of holding knife to girlfriend’s throat”
Granted bail ? And when arrested for “ plant material “ bail is denied stating @ flight risk ?
Whuch is the greater of the two evils here ??
I DO NOT understand the Fairness/Unfairness of the system
More spontaneous deportations are required by law, according to the type of offence, e.g. Criminal Damage and Assault Causing Actual Bodily Harm should be an instant example for deportation. The Authorities should not have to wait for a life to be taken, nip it in the bud. Work on it at the first sign of lawlessness. Criminal offenders who are not from BVI need to be deported as soon as they commit these acts!