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A vendor in the Stabroek Market appeared before Magistrate Priya Beharry on two counts of assault causing actual bodily harm.It is alleged that Vanessa Samuels, of Palm Street and D’Urban Streets,Sam Mills Panthers Throwback Jersey, unlawfully assaulted Shaundell Griffith and a Ms. Callender,Kevin Mchale Celtics Throwback Jersey, causing them both actual bodily harm. The accused pleaded not guilty.The Police Prosecutor stated that Griffith and Callendar had approached Samuels at her stall to purchase some bananas. Upon inspection of the fruits however they found that they were not of good quality,Hank Aaron Braves Throwback Jersey, and refused to buy them.Allegations further state that an argument erupted among the women,Bobby Doerr Red Sox Throwback Jersey, during which the defendant threw pepper sauce at Griffith and Callender.Attorney-at-Law Mohamed Zafar,Joe Montana Chiefs Throwback Jersey, representing Vanessa Samuels,William Perry Bears Throwback Jersey, told the court that his client was not the one who was involved in the fighting,Atlanta Falcons Throwback Jersey, that it was in fact her sister.He further stated that his client was sitting idly by while the women argued.He added that his client owned a fruit stall, and that there was no pepper sauce within her reach.The Prosecutor however told the court that the defendant got the pepper sauce from a nearby stall,NFL Throwback Jerseys, and then threw it at Griffith and Callender.Zafar also asked that Magistrate Beharry consider that his client is a single parent of a twin. He requested reasonable bail which was set at $25,Jim Palmer Orioles Throwback Jersey,000.Samuels is expected to return to court on November 10. |
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