Convict Calvin Bailey, who is accused of wounding a fellow prison inmate at the Camp Street Prison last year, was yesterday told he would have to serve an extra two years in prison after he was found guilty of the crime.
Bailey, who was acquitted of murdering his 18-month-old toddler but is serving 15 years for another killing, was charged with unlawfully and maliciously wounding Dwayne King on November 6 at the Camp Street Prison.
Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan, during her ruling, stated that she took into consideration all the evidence from the prosecution’s witnesses and those led by the defendant and his three witnesses.
Bailey represented himself.
The Chief Magistrate said she believed the evidence of the prosecution’s witnesses; she noted that though they were inconsistent about when it took place, their evidence made clear what occurred.
Chief Magistrate McLennan added that she disbelieved Bailey’s claim that it was other inmates who wounded King.
As a result, she found him guilty.
Bailey, in a plea in mitigation, maintained his innocence and requested lenience since he is presently serving a 15-year sentence. He was then sentenced to two years in jail, which he will have to serve upon the completion of his current sentence.
