Man sentenced for fighting in prison

A man who was convicted on a charge that involved fighting within HM Prison
has been slapped with a 13-year sentence by the High Court.
Nkema Gordon was sentenced on Wednesday, following his conviction on a
charge of wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm. This comes on the
heels of reports of another fight within the prison this week, that left one man
hospitalized.
Reports are that this latest incident happened on Tuesday involving Darren Gittens
and Lorenzo Bright, where Gittens stabbed Bright in the arm and leg during the
altercation.
Bright received medical treatment at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center and was
later discharged, as his injuries were not life-threatening. HMP authorities have
initiated an investigation into the incident.
Lieutenant Colonel Trevor Pennyfeather, the ‘prison boss,’ acknowledged the
challenges of conflict resolution in the prison environment and expressed concern
about the frequent discovery of illegal weapons and contraband within the facility.