Malawi Clarke appeared on Wednesday before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, to face multiple charges, including disorderly behaviour, assault, and use of threatening language. He was subsequently remanded after engaging in disruptive behaviour in court.
It is alleged that on January 28, while at the Alberttown Police Station in Georgetown, Clarke behaved disorderly, assaulted Dwayne Williams and issued threats against him.
Clarke pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The prosecutor objected to bail, citing that Clarke could provoke Williams, and that he (Clarke) allegedly threatened to shoot and cripple the complainant.
Williams told the court he was asleep at home when he was awakened by a loud crash. Upon investigation, he discovered his vehicle’s windshield had been smashed with a brick. He and a friend inquired about the incident and were told that a man wearing a white shirt had been seen running around the corner moments earlier. Williams stated he had no prior issues with Clarke.
However, Clarke claimed otherwise, telling the court that Williams had previously struck him with a vehicle while he was riding his bicycle on the way to his girlfriend’s house.
A heated exchange between the two men ensued, and despite repeated warnings from the magistrate to remain quiet, Clarke continued making remarks, ignoring the court’s authority. As a consequence of his disruptive behaviour, Magistrate McGusty remanded Clarke to prison.
The case was adjourned to February 12 when bail will be reconsidered.
