A landlord was yesterday fined $10,000 by Magistrate Fabayo Azore for assaulting her tenant who in turn was placed on self-bail after she pleaded not guilty to using abusive language.
The court heard that Sisters Village, West Bank Demerara, landlord Marcelle Abrahams on March 9th assaulted Azola Austin at Sophia. Austin was charged with using threatening language on the same day and she pleaded not guilty.
Abrahams told the court that she and Austin had a number of issues and on the day of the incident she visited to repair some lights when Austin rushed at her and the two clashed.
The prosecution stated that Abrahams’ explanation of the incident were the facts of the matter.
Austin sorrowfully stated that she is being abused and mistreated by her landlord.
Magistrate Azore released Austin on her own recognisance, Abrahams was fined $10,000 for assault. The matter was adjourned to the 14th of April.
