It’s not over…
Case settled via mediation is back before the court
MONTEGO BAY, St James — What was thought to be a negotiated end to an unlawful wounding case is now back on the books, set for mention on October 10. According to the accused, a death in his family left him unable to make the payment agreed upon during mediation.
Jordaine Campbell had been expected to hand over the funds when he appeared before Judge Kaysha Grant-Pryce in the St James Parish Court last Wednesday. Advised of his inability to pay, the judge warned him of the consequences.
“You have breached the agreement to pay, sir. So this matter might end up in trial,” said Grant-Pryce.
Campbell is answering to a charge of unlawful wounding arising from an altercation involving another man. The court previously heard that about 9:30 am on May 26, the complainant was at his car wash in Montego Bay, St James, when Campbell arrived with his motor vehicle to have it cleaned. After the vehicle was washed, Campbell reportedly left.
The allegations are that the situation turned hostile when Campbell slammed the complainant’s vacuum cleaner to the ground. The complainant reportedly retaliated by using a board to damage Campbell’s motor vehicle.
The court further heard that Campbell subsequently used a knife to stab the complainant. The incident was reported to the police, leading to Campbell’s arrest and charge.
