The legal saga surrounding Bradley “Doggie” Sampson continues as his attorney, Jevon Cox, recently requested the dismissal of the sole remaining criminal charge against him—disorderly behaviour. However, Magistrate Faith McGusty chose to transfer the case to Court Six, scheduling a new hearing for January 19.
During Friday’s proceedings, Cox informed the court that full disclosure had been provided regarding the disorderly behaviour charge. This charge remains the only one after five other allegations were withdrawn due to insufficient evidence.
Cox argued for the dismissal of the disorderly behaviour charge, but Magistrate McGusty declined the request, opting instead to move the matter forward for further consideration next month.
The case stems from a July incident at the Square of the Revolution, also known as Cuffy Square, where Sampson was initially charged with multiple offences linked to a heated dispute over payments for individuals mobilized for a political march organized by the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party. The original charges included possession of a firearm without a license, unlawful carrying of a firearm in a public place, unlawful wounding, threatening behaviour, disorderly behaviour, and the use of obscene language.
Sampson turned himself in following a wanted bulletin and was granted bail on all counts, with the firearm-related charges attracting the highest bail amounts. However, during a prior court appearance, the prosecution announced that all charges except for disorderly behaviour were being discontinued. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) cited insufficient evidence, particularly concerning the firearm-related allegations.
Cox emphasized that no firearm was recovered during the incident or through subsequent police operations, nor was any ballistic testing conducted to identify a weapon under Guyanese law. He also contested the unlawful wounding charge, noting that the alleged victim, Genista Fordyce, failed to appear in court, and no medical certificate was submitted to confirm any injury.
The incident gained attention due to a viral video showing a heated exchange between Sampson and Fordyce, but Cox argued that the footage alone does not substantiate the charges against his client.
With five counts now discontinued and the disorderly behaviour charge remaining, Friday’s hearing allowed the defence to push for a complete dismissal. While that application was not granted, the transfer to Court Six sets the stage for the upcoming hearing on January 19.
