By PAVEL BAILEY
A MAN was granted bail yesterday in his ongoing trial in the Magistrate’s Court for allegedly assaulting his neighbour.
Ladon Nesbitt, 33, appeared before Magistrate Kendra Kelly in relation to an incident in New Providence on January 3 when he allegedly assaulted his neighbour - Shaquille Burrows - with a handgun. Nesbitt had also filed assault charges against Burrows, but both have since unsuccessfully tried to have their respective charges dropped after consulting with each privately against standing court orders.
In his previous court appearance, Nesbitt discussed concerns over a bail condition. He raised the issue of being unable to charge a proposed ankle monitor, as his home currently runs on a generator. The magistrate suggested he charge the ankle bracelet at his local police station.
Mindful of this and considering the fact the accused had no prior antecedents, Magistrate Kelly granted Nesbitt bail at $9,000 with one or two sureties on condition that he wears an ankle bracelet and reports to East Street South Police Station every Monday and Friday before 6pm.
Nesbitt was cautioned not to have any further contact with Burrows as their respective trials continued. The magistrate also informed him that prosecutor Vernon Pyfrom would seek to have their trials heard in the same court.
Nesbitt’s case was adjourned to February 23.
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