Solomon George, called ‘Georgie,’ is now awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to the 2016 unlawful killing of tractor operator Rampersaud Rattan, who had been stabbed during an argument.
George was initially charged with murder, but at his arraignment earlier this week, pleaded to the lesser offence of manslaughter, admitting that on August 8th, 2016 at Sisters Village, West Bank Demerara, he unlawfully killed Rattan.
Justice Sandil Kissoon before whom the case was called has deferred sentencing to July 17th, to first hear from probation and other social impact reports.
The state is being represented by prosecutor Cicelia Corbin. Meanwhile, George is being represented by defence attorney Teriq Mohamed.
Background
This newspaper had previously reported that Rattan, 28, called “Arnold” and “Rampo,” of Lot 299 Long Pond, Sisters Village, was stabbed once to the chest during an argument. He was taken to the West Demerara Regional Hospital, where he died while receiving medical attention.
A post-mortem examination performed on his remains revealed that he died as a result of a puncture to the heart.
The police, in a statement, had said that Rattan and the suspect had an argument, during which the suspect stabbed him in his chest.
Stabroek News was told that the fatal altercation occurred while Rattan was assisting his relatives in cleaning the yard following celebrations for his brother-in-law’s wedding.
The dead man’s mother-in-law had said that he was attempting to get his assailant off of the property, since he was misbehaving, but the suspect whipped out a knife and stabbed him.
