Log In

Reset Password
BERMUDA | RSS PODCAST

Hill admits $200 robbery

court accused of robbing a man of $200.Hill, who won a bronze medal in boxing in the 1976 Olympic Games, appeared before Puisne Judge the Hon. Mr.

court accused of robbing a man of $200.

Hill, who won a bronze medal in boxing in the 1976 Olympic Games, appeared before Puisne Judge the Hon. Mr. Justice Ward at the monthly Supreme Court arraignment session and admitted the April 4 offence. He was remanded in custody until next month's session.

The charge states he robbed a man of a wallet containing the cash. He was unrepresented.

Norven Anthony DaCosta, a former Nordic Prince cruise ship employee from Jamaica, appeared charged with three cocaine offences.

He denied importing, possessing and handling the drug, on or about May 12, and was remanded in custody for trial on September 21. He was represented by Mr.

Perry Trott.

Also appearing was Terry Lee Pitt, who denied possessing a flick-knife and wounding Wesley Leroy Tucker with intent to do grievous bodily harm on March 8. He is on $1,000 bail until his next appearance on September 8. Mr. Richard Hector represented him.

Former Bank of Bermuda officer Calvin Shabazz, who has denied fraud, failed to appear for a mention of his case. Lawyer Mr. Ian Kawaley told the court there might have been a misunderstanding. A warrant backed by $1,000 bail was issued.

Others appearing for mentions included Dexter E. Dillas and Larry S. Ebbin, whose second trial on cocaine importation charges was scheduled for November 3. Pembroke teenager Robin Elizabeth Young and American Jacqueline Andrea Martells, also on cocaine charges, had their trial scheduled for September 28.

Well-known runner Ronue McKindly Cann, who denies cannabis offences, had his case adjourned for mention next month, as did Randolph Anthony Davis, who has denied separate cannabis charges.

Crown Counsel Ms Sharon Kenny appeared for the Attorney General.