Jason Thomas, who is awaiting sentencing for stealing a gold band from a woman, yesterday appealed to two magistrates for his release, while promising that he would not be seen in court again if granted mercy.
However, Thomas was remanded to the Lusignan Prison by Magistrate Dylon Bess in order to facilitate the filing of a probation report prior to his sentencing.
Thomas was charged with stealing a gold band, valued $120,000, on June 22nd at Regent and Wellington streets from Claire Ann Rambarran.
“Right now, jail ain’t nice… every man deserves a chance,” Thomas told Principal Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court 3 yesterday.
Thomas pleaded with both the Magistrate and Rambarran for the charge to either be dropped or for him to be granted his release. He swore to them both that he would not put himself into such a situation ever again.
Thomas also told Rambarran that because the band was recovered, he saw no reason for her not to drop the charges.
Principal Magistrate Isaacs-Marcus asked Rambarran if she heard what Thomas was saying, to which she responded “yes” but she gave no indication of her intention to drop the complaint.
The magistrate then transferred the matter to Magistrate Bess’ court for sentencing. Thomas, however, continued begging for his freedom as he once again explained to the magistrate that he would not be seen at the court for another offence if he was granted his release. He also offered to compensate Rambarran for the gold band.
The magistrate told him that his “bold and passionate plea” would not suffice and then remanded Thomas to the Lusignan Prison until July 19th, when the probation report is expected and he is due to be sentenced.
At his arraignment, where he pleaded guilty, Thomas claimed that he committed the crime because the mother of his children was asking him for money and was threatening to take him to court.
