By PAVEL BAILEY
Tribune Court Reporter
pbailey@tribunemedia.net
THE accused who escaped custody at Magistrate’s Court last week has had his arraignment delayed by the chief magistrate as she awaits an official psychiatric report.
This escape led to a two-day manhunt for the accused before police captured him on Sunday.
London Rahming, 25, represented by Bjorn Ferguson, stood before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt charged with escape.
On September 23 Rahming was sentenced to 15 months in custody for violating his Supreme Court bail on attempted murder charges by Senior Magistrate Carolyn Vogt-Evans.
Later that day at around 5pm it is said the accused managed to escape the cell block area of the complex while awaiting transport to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDCS).
In his latest court appearance, Rahming was seen with his right arm still placed in wrappings he applied himself, using what he says was a clean sock.
The chief magistrate confirmed and noted that the accused had been seen by a doctor for his injuries as part of a prior court order.
Magistrate Ferguson- Pratt then requested that a psychiatric report of the accused be made. Until she has an assessment of Rahming’s mental capacity she will be unable to take his plea in the matter.
In the interim Rahming will be returned to BDCS, during which time the magistrate warned him not to act out. The accused’s counsel then raised concerns over his client’s safety in prison. Rahming has claimed that he and his brother have received death threats. While the accused says that he fears for his life the court officially noted the threats made against him and his family.
Rahming’s case was adjourned to November 16.
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